Director David Frankel has not ruled out the possibility of a third 'The Devil Wears Prada' film. Following the strong response to the sequel, he shared that he would 'love' to revisit the popular characters if the right opportunity arises.
Sequel Brings Back Original Cast
The sequel recently brought back the original cast, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, nearly 20 years after the first film was released. The box office success has reignited fan discussions about a potential third installment.
Frankel's Thoughts on Another Sequel
Speaking to Variety, Frankel admitted he never expected to return for a second film after the original. However, he said he would not completely shut the door on another sequel. 'Look, it took us 20 years to do this one. And I said, "Never again," and here we are. So, I certainly would never say, "Never again," again. Let's see what happens. If there was an opportunity to revisit the characters and to share a few months with these wonderful actors again, obviously, I'd love it,' Frankel said.
Nostalgic References in the Sequel
Frankel also discussed adding callbacks and references from the original movie into the sequel. From Andy brushing her teeth in the opening montage to the 'identical belts' scene and the famous 'cerulean sweater' reference, the filmmaker shared that several nostalgic moments were carefully included. He balanced these references to avoid overdoing them. 'There were little things, like the belts, that were late in the game additions. Other things, like the cerulean sweater and lines like, "A million girls would kill for this job," were easy to do. Then we had to go through and edit some out because [if there were] too many, you'd get a little annoyed with us,' he said.
Sequel Release and Reception
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' was released in theatres on May 1, 2026, and has received positive responses from critics and moviegoers alike.
