Why I’m Really Skeptical About The Sequel To Devil Wears Prada

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2025 saw a surge in big-budget movie sequels. Popular franchises like Mission: Impossible, Avatar, Jurassic World, and John Wick all released highly anticipated new installments. Beyond sequels, many classic stories were revisited through reboots, remakes, and new takes, including Lilo & Stitch, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Superman, The Naked Gun, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and Frankenstein.

Next year is shaping up to be huge for Hollywood franchises. Fans can anticipate the return of popular series like Avengers and Spider-Man, plus a new Supergirl film. Families will enjoy the latest Toy Story and Minions movies, along with a live-action Moana remake. And for science fiction enthusiasts, Dune: Part 3 and a brand new Star Wars movie – the first in seven years – are on the horizon.

A sequel to the beloved 2006 comedy The Devil Wears Prada is in the works, and it’s causing a stir among fans. While many are excited about revisiting this iconic film – a comfort movie for a lot of people that also had a big impact on fashion and pop culture – I’m still skeptical that it will actually happen.

The Devil Wears Prada Doesn’t Need A Sequel

The Devil Wears Prada tells the story of Andy (Anne Hathaway) who gets a job at Runway, a leading fashion magazine, working as the second assistant to demanding editor Miranda Priestley (Meryl Streep). Though Miranda’s first assistant, Emily (Emily Blunt), is initially critical of Andy, Andy gradually transforms under Miranda’s influence, even picking up some of her negative qualities.

The ending of The Devil Wears Prada neatly wraps up Andy’s journey of understanding how pursuing career success can sometimes cost you your values. The film’s message about the challenges women face in the workplace – dealing with pressure to succeed and harmful work environments – remains important and relatable even now.

What’s most impressive about the movie right now is that it neatly ties up all loose ends. We see Andy and Miranda’s relationship reach a natural conclusion, with a fulfilling final conversation. And even though it seems like she’s been overlooked, Emily receives a surprisingly heartwarming moment at the end.

I’m puzzled by the decision to revisit Andy and Miranda after twenty years. While the movie’s core ideas still resonate, they don’t really need a modern update. The Devil Wears Prada is perfect as is, and continues to find new fans. This sequel feels less like a creative choice and more like the studio trying to profit from people’s fond memories.

The Devil Wears Prada Is A Distinctly 2000s Movie

Several beloved comedy films are getting sequels in the coming years, and while a follow-up to The Devil Wears Prada seems like a strange idea, it’s also the most captivating. Even though I have doubts, I’m hoping the sequel will be just as good as the first and become another well-loved classic.

It’s hard to picture a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada today because the movie is so strongly tied to the 2000s. While the fashion remains stylish, the technology—like the phones and pagers—feels completely outdated. The way people talked in the original film isn’t exactly old-fashioned, but it definitely evokes a sense of nostalgia.

As a movie fan, I’ve been thinking about The Devil Wears Prada lately, and it really feels like a time capsule for the early 2000s. It almost perfectly captures what feminism looked like back then, but honestly, that feels a bit outdated now. What’s even more interesting is how much things have changed – younger viewers today don’t see Miranda as the bad guy at all! They actually think Andy’s boyfriend was way more problematic. It’s wild how our perspectives shift!

The Sequel Needs To Ensure It Doesn’t Undo Character Development

To feel current, the next movie in the series might look very different from the original. While millennials will probably still connect with the characters, their viewpoints don’t quite resonate with today’s workers. This could mean the film is aimed at an older audience, and the casting choices are a bit puzzling as a result.

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If Emily leaves the fashion world to pursue other journalism, how would she still cross paths with Miranda or Andy? I’m really hoping the show doesn’t reverse her growth and have her end up back where she began. Considering Miranda isn’t seen as a true villain anymore, it seems like a possibility.

Necessary Or Not, Revisiting The Devil Wears Prada’s Characters Will Be Fun

I’m not sure what to expect from the next movie, and I was initially doubtful about its direction. However, I’m really looking forward to seeing Meryl Streep play Miranda Priestley again – it’s one of her most memorable roles. While Miranda isn’t a particularly likeable character, she’s delivered some truly iconic lines, and I hope we get to hear more of them.

Emily delivers some truly memorable lines, even more so than Miranda. One highlight is, “I’m just one stomach flu away from my goal weight.” Emily Blunt brilliantly captures her character’s exasperation by repeatedly saying, “I love my job.” While it’s unclear how significant her part will be in the next movie, I’m happy she’s returning – hopefully, the film will be worthy of the talented cast.

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2025-12-22 17:00