The Return of the Queen
When news of a sequel to The Devil Wears Prada first broke, the collective groan was audible. Did we really need to see Miranda Priestly in the age of TikTok? As it turns out, yes. The 2026 film skips the 'fish out of water' story and goes straight for the jugular of the modern luxury industry.
Miranda is facing the literal extinction of Runway, and her only lifeline is the advertising budget controlled by her former assistant, Emily Charlton. It's a delicious reversal of roles. Meryl Streep plays Miranda with a touch more vulnerability this time—not that she'd ever let you see her sweat—while Emily Blunt has fully leaned into the 'high-powered executive' persona with a sharp, defensive edge.
Why it works for families
This isn't a 'kids movie,' but it's a fantastic 'family movie' for those with teenagers. It treats its audience like they're smart. There are no explosions, no villains in masks, and no high-speed chases. The stakes are entirely professional and personal, which makes for a great jumping-off point for talking about what 'success' actually looks like.
"The industry isn't dying, Miranda. It's just moving into a neighborhood where you don't have a key."
That line from Emily encapsulates the film's tension. It's a story about the changing of the guard, and for a generation of kids who see 'content creation' as a career path, it's a useful reality check on the grit required to stay at the top.
