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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Production Begins

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jun 30, 2025 · Last updated Jul 01, 2025

Sentiment
10
Attention
2
Articles
7
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The commencement of production for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' by The Walt Disney Company — 20th Century Studios, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is expected to generate significant revenue for the entertainment industry. The return of the original main cast, including Meryl Streep, 2026 New Jersey s 11th congressional district special election, and Emily Blunt, is likely to attract a large audience, positively impacting box office performance and streaming viewership for The Walt Disney Company.

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Event Summary

Production has officially begun for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 film. The Walt Disney Company — 20th Century Studios, a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, confirmed the news. The original main cast, including Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, 2026 New Jersey s 11th congressional district special election as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci, are all set to return. Kenneth Branagh will join the cast as Miranda Priestly's husband. David Frankel and Aline Brosh McKenna, the director and writer of the original film, are also returning for the sequel. While specific plot details are under wraps, reports suggest the storyline will follow Miranda Priestly navigating her career amidst the decline of traditional magazine publishing, facing off against Emily Charlton, who is now a high-powered executive. The film is slated for a worldwide release on May 1, 2026.

Key Actions
100 The Walt Disney Company — 20th Century Studios began production
90 Meryl Streep returned to cast
80 2026 New Jersey s 11th congressional district special election returned to cast
80 Emily Blunt returned to cast
60 Stanley Tucci returned to cast
50 Kenneth Branagh joined cast
40 David Frankel returned to direct
40 Aline Brosh McKenna returned to write
Entities Involved
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The Walt Disney Company — 20th Century Studios
The Walt Disney Company — 20th Century Studios, a subsidiary of Disney, confirmed the production of 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and is the studio behind the film.
Importance 95.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep is reprising her role as Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'. Her involvement is a key factor in the sequel's production and anticipated success.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt is reprising her role as Emily Charlton, Miranda Priestly's former assistant, who is now a high-powered executive. Her character is set to be a rival to Miranda in the sequel.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 10.0
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2026 New Jersey s 11th congressional district special election
2026 New Jersey s 11th congressional district special election is returning as Andy Sachs, the aspiring journalist who previously worked for Miranda Priestly. Her character's role in the new storyline is a point of interest for fans.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 10.0
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The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company, through its subsidiary The Walt Disney Company — 20th Century Studios, is producing 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', indicating a potential boost to its entertainment portfolio.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Stanley Tucci
Stanley Tucci is returning as a fashion editor, a fan-favorite character who helps Andy Sachs navigate the fashion world.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Kenneth Branagh
Kenneth Branagh is joining the cast as the husband of Miranda Priestly, adding a new dimension to her personal life in the sequel.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Aline Brosh McKenna
Aline Brosh McKenna is returning to write the screenplay for 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', having written the original film.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
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David Frankel
David Frankel is returning to direct 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', having directed the original film.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 5.0
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Lauren Weisberger
Lauren Weisberger is the author of the 2004 novel 'The Devil Wears Prada', on which the original film and its sequel are based.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour is mentioned as the former editor-in-chief of En Vogue, whose assistant Lauren Weisberger was, inspiring the original novel.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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