🎬 The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review (2026) A Sequel That Actually Earns Its Place.
⭐ Wicked Score™: 9.4 / 10
🍿 Rotten Tomatoes
- Critics: 78% 🍅
- Audience: 84% 🍿
💰 Box Office
- Domestic: $76.7 million opening weekend
- Worldwide: Over $690 million
Quick Verdict
Twenty years later… Miranda Priestly is still the smartest person in the room. Some sequels feel like unnecessary cash grabs. The Devil Wears Prada 2 isn’t one of them. It somehow manages to revisit beloved characters while telling a story that feels relevant in today’s world of changing media, digital influence, and evolving careers. More importantly… It’s just plain fun.
What We Loved
✅ The original cast slips back into these roles effortlessly.
✅ Meryl Streep proves, once again, why Miranda Priestly remains one of cinema’s greatest characters.
✅ Emily Blunt steals more than a few scenes.
✅ The fashion is gorgeous without overwhelming the story.
✅ It balances nostalgia with fresh ideas instead of simply repeating the first film.
Anything We Didn’t Love?
The pacing slows a little in the middle, and if you’re expecting an exact repeat of the original’s iconic moments, you may leave slightly disappointed.
But honestly…
That’s probably a good thing.
This movie succeeds because it doesn’t spend two hours trying to recreate 2006.
Wicked Score™
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| 🎭 Performances | 9.8 |
| ✍️ Story | 9.2 |
| 😂 Entertainment | 9.5 |
| 👠 Style | 10.0 |
| ❤️ Rewatchability | 9.3 |
⭐ Overall Wicked Score™
9.4 / 10
The Bottom Line
This is exactly what a sequel should be. It respects the original without living in its shadow. Whether it’s better than the first movie will probably spark plenty of debate, but it’s close enough that the conversation is worth having. And that’s a compliment. If you loved the original… Go watch it.
🫎 The Doozy Dude Says…
“Most sequels try to recreate the magic. This one understands why the original worked…then creates a little magic of its own. That doesn’t happen very often.”
Final Verdict
Watch it. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering Miranda Priestly for the first time, The Devil Wears Prada 2 delivers sharp performances, great chemistry, beautiful visuals, and enough heart to justify its return. It may not replace the original for everyone… But it earns its place right beside it.
⭐ Wicked Score™: 9.4 / 10
🏆 Doozy Dude Approved
