The Devil Wears Prada 2: Critics Praise Sequel’s Sharp Wit and Modern Journalism Satire

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Premieres to Strong Early Reviews

Screenings of The Devil Wears Prada 2 have begun this week, and critics who attended early showings are calling it a worthy legacy sequel. The 20th Century Studios film, directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, picks up 20 years after the original, reuniting the beloved cast of the 2006 classic.

Plot and Character Returns

Anne Hathaway reprises her role as Andy Sachs, now a serious journalist who finds herself back at Runway Magazine—this time as the features editor. Meryl Streep returns as the iconic Miranda Priestly, with Stanley Tucci as her right-hand man, Nigel. The film explores the magazine’s struggles in the modern digital age, mirroring real-world challenges faced by traditional publications.

Critics Praise Timely Themes and Satire

The sequel’s sharp satire of modern journalism has resonated deeply with critics. Tomris Laffly tweeted:

"Didn’t expect parts of #TheDevilWearsPrada2 to feel like a documentary on the painful state of journalism. Glad that a mainstream film unfolds around this urgent reality."

Randy Jones called it

"a thorough, satirical reflection of the rapid, deteriorating state of modern journalism where many publications try to survive at the hands of visionless tech bro owners."

Other critics echoed the sentiment. Matt Neglia of Next Best Picture wrote:

"Hard to imagine anyone who’s a fan of the first film being disappointed with THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2. It’s funny, charming, and filled with genuinely heartwarming payoffs."

Brandon Pope TV added:

"A movie about how corporations are destroying journalism and why preserving storytelling and the people that shaped it matters."

Mixed Reactions on Narrative Cohesion

While the film’s support for journalism was widely appreciated, some critics felt the narrative didn’t fully deliver. Courtney Howard tweeted:

"It works to an extent, as you can’t help but enjoy seeing your favorites return, but I’m not sure it feels worth the 20-year wait."

She further elaborated:

"Outside of its well-intentioned spotlight on the flailing state of journalism, the narrative fails to resonate. Felt like a series of thinly connected story whims. No suspense, but beautiful sequins everywhere."

Structural Homage to the Original

Several critics noted that the sequel mirrors the structure of the first film, though opinions varied on its effectiveness in this iteration.