The Devil Wears Prada 2 review: a glossy sequel with thin drama

The Devil Wears Prada 2 returns to the world of fashion, media, and power struggles, with Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci reprising key roles. CBC’s review says the sequel leans on nostalgia and familiar character beats, but offers less depth and focus than the 2006 original. The film follows Andy Sachs as she is pulled back into Runway after losing her job, while Miranda Priestly faces pressure from a tech billionaire who imagines an AIdriven future for magazines. The story also touches on the decline of print journalism, the influence of advertisers, and the tension between fashion as art and fashion as business. The review notes that the movie delivers polished visuals, returning jokes, and strong performances, but argues that it undercuts the character growth and cultural commentary that helped make the first film memorable. It opens in theatres on Friday.