The first film was based on the 2003 bestselling novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger, who had previously worked as a personal assistant to Wintour at Vogue, and tells the story of an impressionable young New Yorker (Anne Hathaway) who finds a job at a top fashion magazine under the direction of a tough-as-nails editor.

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" is taking shape with original cast members like Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway returning for a May 1, 2026 release.

Filming has begun on 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all returning.