{"id":457790,"date":"2026-04-28T12:05:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/457790\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:05:11","slug":"the-devil-wears-prada-2-first-reactions-from-press-screenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/457790\/","title":{"rendered":"The Devil Wears Prada 2 First Reactions From Press Screenings"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tThe fashionably late sequel to The Devil Wears Prada<\/a> held a series of press screenings over the last week or so, ahead of the film hitting theaters worldwide on May 1. <\/p>\n

\n\tThe social media reactions to The Devil Wears Prada 2<\/a> started appearing after those press screenings, with many appearing on Monday evening. Full reviews of the film from professional critics are embargoed until April 29. The film has had a drawn out, and global, promo campaign and held its world premiere at the Lincoln Center in New York City on April 20, with the event being live-streamed on Disney+ and Hulu. The European premiere was held on April 22 in London and there have also been events in Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai and Milan.<\/p>\n

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Lady Gaga, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt at the N.Y. premiere of THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. Review coming next week.
That\u2019s all. pic.twitter.com\/jn7amPPW1D<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 David Rooney (@DavidCRooney1) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\n\tPrada 2 is the sequel to the 2006 dramedy film, an adaptation of the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger which made a mammoth $327 million at the global box office and became something of a pop culture phenomenon. <\/p>\n

\n\tFamously, the long delay in making a sequel to such a financially successful and culturally impactful film came down to the lead actors\u2019 hesistance in returning. Meryl Streep, who plays the demanding fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly in the-now franchise, and Anne Hathaway, who plays the young aspiring journalist Andy Sachs, both publicly demured on a sequel for years.<\/p>\n

\n\tBoth Streep and Hathaway return as does Emily Blunt, who played Miranda\u2019s first assistant Emily Charlton in the original film and Stanley Tucci, who played Miranda\u2019s fashion director and Andy\u2019s mentor.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe plot to the sequel focuses on Miranda and Andy\u2019s attempts to bring the august Runway Magazine back to relevance in the new, digital media age. They must seek out the help of Emily, who has become something of a power broker and works at a deep pocketed luxury fashion house.<\/p>\n

\n\tAs well as the core cast of Streep, Hathaway, Blunt and Tucci, Justin Theroux and Oscar-winner Kenneth Branagh are the major new additions, with Theroux playing Emily\u2019s boyfriend and Branagh in as Miranda\u2019s new husband. Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B. J. Novak, Conrad Ricamora and Rachel Bloom also join the cast. Donatella Versace, Lady Gaga, Ciara, Calum Harper and Ashley Graham make cameos.<\/p>\n

\n\tDavid Frankel, who directed the first film, returns to helm the second as does screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna. <\/p>\n

\n\tSee a selection of social media reaction to the film from the various screenings below.<\/p>\n

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Went to an early screening for #DevilWearsPrada2<\/a> \u2026 the sequel hits home for journalists with its commentary on media. it\u2019s also filled with callbacks and a total treat to see them all return. That\u2019s all pic.twitter.com\/K2d1yZeTkQ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jackie Strause (@jackiedstrause) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Hard to imagine anyone who\u2019s a fan of the first film being disappointed with THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. It\u2019s funny, charming, and filled with genuinely heartwarming payoffs. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci slip back into their roles as if no time has\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/9Wi9FMI6or<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) April 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 has no right to be as good as it is. Just the right kind and number of callbacks and earned nostalgia, Anne Hathaway continues to be our most vibrant star. It\u2019s funny and deeper, and we get the return of \u201cVogue.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/6xTcfgnmND<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Erik Anderson (@AwardsWatchErik) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Gird your loins: I didn\u2019t love #TheDevilWearsPrada2<\/a>. Outside of its well-intentioned spotlight on the flailing state of journalism, the narrative fails to resonate. Felt like a series of thinly connected story whims. No suspense, but beautiful sequins everywhere. pic.twitter.com\/ZHC4hR7cfS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Wow. I actually loved The Devil Wears Prada 2.<\/p>\n

I say that as someone who watched the first movie and hated it. Like the book, it’s basically a cautionary and morality tale of a woman being punished for basically having ambition, which is one of my most hated tropes.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Andrea Thompson (@areelofonesown) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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For everyone who was assuming Devil Wears Prada 2 would be bad well\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2026you\u2019re wrong. Often unexpectedly smart, moving and funny . Be ready to be surprised!<\/p>\n

Review embargo 9 AM PT<\/p>\n

\u2014 Gregory Ellwood \u2013 The Playlist \ud83c\udfac (@TheGregoryE) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#TheDevilWearsPrada2<\/a> is the perfect summer movie. Where the original seduced us with wide-eyed ambition, this sequel arrives fully self-possessed \u2014 sharper, wiser, and draped in the kind of confidence that cannot be bought, only earned. Meryl, Anne, and Emily are a phenomenal,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/RR5Ey7DN6O<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Patrick Ferguson \ud83c\udf49 \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@Yo_Soy_Patricio) April 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#TheDevilWearsPrada2<\/a> is better than most legacy sequels, with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and crew slipping back into their characters with ease. Pacing was iffy, but it\u2019s glitzy! Turns the fashion up. Funny, charming and timely with its plot around the shrinking state of media. pic.twitter.com\/E78LBooxUN<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brandon Pope TV (@BpopeTV) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is a little frictionless and high on its own supply of member berry juice, but tbh i was just happy to see my friends Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt together again<\/p>\n

\u2014 Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2: Probably enjoyed this somewhat more than the original once I got over my disappointment that Kenneth Branagh not only *isn’t* playing Miranda’s husband as the guy from TENET, he’s not even doing a ridiculous Russian accent!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jesse Hassenger (@rockmarooned) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a whirlwind of emotions but reins it in the most vulnerable of ways. It\u2019s striking, witty and hits close to home if you have an artistic itch. The quartet hits every note beautifully \u2013 Streep, Hathaway, Blunt and Tucci are magnificent.\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/pB9sRIxEwk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Nicole’s Film Perspectives (@GoldenWinter_28) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Didn\u2019t expect parts of #TheDevilWearsPrada2<\/a> to feel like a documentary on the painful state of journalism. Glad that a mainstream film unfolds around this urgent reality. Overall, I\u2019m more muted in my reaction than my peers. Still, it\u2019s nice to see you again, cerulean sweater. pic.twitter.com\/FZmFgEKjrv<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Tomris Laffly (@TomiLaffly) April 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#TheDevilWearsPrada2<\/a> is an acceptable, notable step down from the original.<\/p>\n

It’s AMAZING to see Hathaway, Streep, Blunt, & Tucci back as these characters. They’re fun. The story lacks the pained, human relatability of the OG. More tedious and far less interesting. pic.twitter.com\/90IEGSZCTz<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jonathan Sim (@TheJonathanSim) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I’m stunned that a tentpole, studio summer blockbuster sequel said “support your publications and the journalists who are the real arbiters of taste” on main \u2014 and still managed to be a relatively great movie. If nobody got us, DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 got us. More soon. pic.twitter.com\/R6beGDM4L7<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rendy Jones (@rendy_jones) April 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is SHARP and DOWNRIGHT CHIQUE. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and the returning cast seamlessly slip back into their roles without missing a beat. Its commentary on journalism is HILARIOUS and, perhaps, VERY relevant to today’s culture. #TheDevilWearsPrada2<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/n4mobBW9OZ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Christopher Gallardo (@chrisagwrites) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 provides a good deal of the same joy that\u2019s found in its predecessor, though this one opts for a more poignant commentary of the media landscape. It trades that for less endearing characters, but the cast is still charming. A bit forced but entertaining. pic.twitter.com\/KUv06KaOGS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Josh Parham (@JRParham) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2: Stanley Tucci made me cry TWICE. I loved it. No notes.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) April 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#TheDevilWearsPrada2<\/a> is a high-fashion comedy that leans into the times we live in when it comes to media consumption and artistry. The cast step back into the roles like no time has passed at all. And that soundtrack. Fans of Lady Gaga, Docheii, SZA and Laufey will adore it! pic.twitter.com\/4itFvJPO8E<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 iammichaeljlee.bsky.social (@IamMichaelJLee) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#TheDevilWearsPrada2<\/a> is FABULOUS & dare I say? Better than the original! Enjoyable with a sincere touch on how IMPORTANT journalism is now more than ever The entire Cast is developed more dynamically! While it follows a familiar template there seems to be more meaning. pic.twitter.com\/brDa657Dph<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Zach Pope (@popetheking) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I’m no more a fan of fashion or glamour than I was 20 years ago, but they did a pretty good job updating the characters for Prada 2, and that confirms the genius casting of the four main actors 20+ years ago. The story gets a bit predictable, but there were some nice moments.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Edward Douglas (@EDouglasWW) April 27, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Really had fun with The Devil Wears Prada 2. <\/p>\n

Rare legacy sequel that doesn\u2019t bungle its plot modernization. Keeps the spirit of the original, mostly the same visual feel and simply delivers a good time at the movies. pic.twitter.com\/rS8kSjtD8Y<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Kenjac (@JackKennedy) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Devil Wears Prada 2 reactions feel incredibly muted. <\/p>\n

The general consensus seems to be: it\u2019s fine, story is timely but this sequel isn\u2019t really necessary or worth the wait. <\/p>\n

Of course, no surprise that the cast is great because all the main actors are Hollywood icons and\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) April 28, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The Devil Wears Prada 2: A biting media parody wrapped up in high fashion. Every journalist who sees it will cringe from recognition.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Alex Weprin (@alexweprin) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 is a FUN and FIERCE sequel that makes a statement. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep slip back into their iconic roles with ease and SERVE in every single frame. It feels familiar in the best way, timely in the right ways, and is well worth the wait. pic.twitter.com\/oD1RUSEkID<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Daniel Baptista \u2022 The Movie Podcast (@dbapz) April 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n