With the release of Devil Wears Prada in 2006, the anticipation from fans for a sequel was overflowing for 20 years. With the sequel being confirmed Jul. 2024, fans were finally able to look forward to a second movie. The anticipation for this release was confirmed when “The Devil Wears Prada 2” trailer reached 181.5 million views in the first 24 hours of its release. 

Another reason fans are ready for the sequel is because most of the original cast will be returning for their iconic roles. Some of these returning actors and actresses include Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. With this iconic cast, fans of the movie are curious how this new movie will adapt into the modern fashion industry. With there being a 20 year time difference between the two movies, the fashion industry had time to grow and change. With the release of social media, as well as the rise in popularity of fast fashion, fans will be able to learn how Meryl Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly will navigate this new terrain. 

In addition, the nostalgia returning fans will have only increased the anticipation of the sequel coming out. For a lot of the original viewers of the original movie, it was more than just a film; for some it changed how they saw fashion and sparked a love for clothes. With the original also having iconic quotes, scenes, and iconic outfits, the sequel has the chance to bring those back while also forming new of these things. 

In the end, the anticipation and excitement of the release of the upcoming movie “The Devil Wears Prada 2” not only shows the strength of the original film but also the connection audiences feel with these characters. With the return of these iconic characters, a new modernized fashion industry, and nearly 20 years of anticipation. The sequel is bound to be one of the most talked about films of the year.