Does The Devil Wears Prada 2 live up to the first movie? Here’s the first reviews

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After a 20-year wait, The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters tomorrow, leaving fans to wonder if it can match the popularity of the original 2006 film. Early reviews are now in, and the news is good – most critics seem to like it.

In the new movie, Andy (Anne Hathaway) goes back to work at Runway magazine and reconnects with Miranda (Meryl Streep) and Nigel (Stanley Tucci). She arrives just when the magazine needs help – they’re struggling to adapt to changes in the media world, and a former employee, Emily (Emily Blunt), might be the key to saving it.

As of today, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 119 reviews. This is slightly higher than the 75% rating the original Devil Wears Prada received from 194 reviews, though these scores are subject to change as more people share their opinions.

Wondering if you should go see The Devil Wears Prada 2 in theaters this weekend? Here’s a collection of the first reviews to help you decide.

Digital Spy

This sequel lives up to the hype, successfully updating the story for today’s audiences while still giving longtime fans everything they loved about the original.

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Little White Lies

The sequel to The Devil Wears Prada delivers exactly what fans would hope for. While the original movie showcased designers like Tom Ford and Calvin Klein, this installment features the edgier styles of Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen, giving it a grittier and more complex feel.

The Independent

The themes in The Devil Wears Prada 2 really resonate, especially the constant worry about keeping your job – that’s something many people experience, not just those in media. But even if you don’t connect with that, the movie still offers plenty of enjoyable, lighthearted entertainment.

Associated Press

It’s understandable why people would want to see her and the other actors reunited on screen. However, while the movie features plenty of beautiful Prada fashion, it could have benefited from more of Meryl Streep’s signature wit and poise.

Variety

The actors are all excellent, and their familiar dynamic makes much of this sequel feel comfortably nostalgic – though it’s unlikely to become a film people will want to watch again and again.

The Hollywood Reporter

It’s hard to see anyone being genuinely bothered by The Devil Wears Prada 2. It’s visually appealing, slick, and as light and fluffy as the promotional articles you’d find in a fashion magazine – and it’s almost guaranteed to be a box office success.

RogerEbert.com

This movie clearly tries to please its fans, but it loses sight of what made the original so good: a strong focus on characters and a story where everything feels connected and meaningful.

IndieWire

If something is already working well, perhaps a full sequel isn’t necessary. However, if the sequel simply gives fans more of what they enjoyed originally, it’s at least not a complete failure or a strange misstep – it’s perfectly acceptable.

The New Yorker

Despite being full of unbelievable things, The Devil Wears Prada 2 manages to be surprisingly effective, presenting everything with genuine confidence, and a good balance of skepticism and optimism.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is released in cinemas on 1 May.

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2026-04-30 13:49