Some sequels feel unnecessary. This one felt inevitable. Almost two decades after the original, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set for a simultaneous release in Japan and the United States on May 1, 2026, reuniting Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs, with Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci also returning. The film is directed once again by David Frankel, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and by every indication carries the same sharp, fashion-soaked energy that made the first one a cultural landmark. Its teaser trailer was reportedly the most-viewed comedy trailer in fifteen years, pulling in 181.5 million views in its first twenty-four hours. The world, it turns out, was more than ready.
Tokyo Gets the First Moment
On April 6, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway brought considerable star power to Tokyo for a photocall, signing autographs and answering questions on stage. It was cherry blossom season, the city was glowing, and two of Hollywood’s most compelling actresses showed up dressed like they knew exactly what the moment called for. Streep summed it up simply: “I’m so happy to be in Japan during cherry blossom season. I hope you enjoy this wonderful film.” Understated, gracious, and perfectly Miranda.
Meryl Streep in Chanel: The Look That Said Everything
Streep stepped onto the red carpet in a striking Chanel ensemble from the Métiers d’Art Pre-Fall 2026 collection, designed by Matthieu Blazy, a tailored vermillion jacket paired with a matching midi skirt, both decorated with an abstract white pattern and long black fringes cascading from the sleeves and along the hemlines. It was bold without trying too hard, which is exactly what Miranda Priestly would demand. She finished the look with classic Chanel cap-toe slingback pumps, oversized Chanel sunglasses, a vintage Chanel clutch sourced from Fashionphile, and gold hoop earrings. The colour, devil red, naturally felt less like a styling choice and more like a statement of intent.
Anne Hathaway in Valentino: Peplum, Ruffles, and Pure Drama
Hathaway wore a look from Valentino’s Spring 2026 Couture collection, a strapless dress with a fitted black bodice and a tulip-style skirt beginning at the high waistline, featuring a cascade of ruffles in black and white that created striking volume.The two actresses landed in the same colour palette, red, black, and white, without a word of coordination, or at least none that has been confirmed. Hathaway completed her look with Alessandro Michele’s reinvented Valentino Garavani Rockstud stilettos, an ultra-strappy heel with a caged aesthetic and square gold hardware tip, from the brand’s pre-fall 2026 collection.The Rockstud had already appeared prominently in the film’s teaser trailer. Wearing them on the Tokyo red carpet felt deliberate in the best possible way.
Why It All Matters
A press tour for a fashion film is its own kind of runway, and both actresses understand that. Before Tokyo, the two had already made stops in Mexico City, where Streep wore Schiaparelli, and Hathaway chose a shimmering Stella McCartney minidress. But Tokyo, as the first major international premiere city, set the tone. Two women, two houses, one coordinated colour story, and a film that the fashion world has been holding its breath for. Miranda Priestly, as it turns out, never really left. She was just getting dressed.
