Stanley Tucci Isn’t Waiting Two More Decades for The Devil Wears Prada 3
The Devil Wears Prada 2 star Stanley Tucci says a third film can’t wait another 20 years. After the long slog to get the sequel rolling, he jokes he’ll be dead if they drag their feet again.
Alright, Prada fans, let’s get straight to it: Stanley Tucci isn’t exactly itching to wait another couple of decades before revisiting that deliciously petty fashion world. In fact, he’s made it pretty clear there’s a deadline — namely, his own expiration date — for any future 'Devil Wears Prada' sequels. Let’s break down what’s actually happening with this sequel, what’s (maybe) next, and why Tucci isn’t playing around.
The Wait Between Prada Movies: Not Getting Any Shorter
To recap: The first 'Devil Wears Prada' hit screens back in 2006, debuting at the LA Film Festival and instantly making everyone want to simultaneously laugh at and fear Meryl Streep. It cleaned up at the box office, scored some major awards (Golden Globe for Best Actress Comedy/Musical, no big deal), and landed itself square in the pop culture canon. Fast-forward 18 years, and we finally got a sequel in 2026 — that’s one hell of a gap.
Stanley Tucci Says Tick Tock
Stanley Tucci, now 65, has decided he’s absolutely not hanging around long enough for another movie to take just as long. When Entertainment Weekly asked him about the odds of making a third film somewhere down the road, Tucci didn't mince words:
'I don’t think we can do it in another 20 years. We have to do it sooner than that, because I’ll be dead.'
Yes, that’s a real quote. Tucci: always dry, always on brand. He’s also not alone — apparently all four main cast members (Tucci, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt) have a mutual agreement that it’s all or nothing for any return trips to Runway magazine. If one of them can’t make it, nobody’s showing up. No Nigel, no Andy, no Miranda? No movie. Simple as that.
Emily Blunt Weighs In
Emily Blunt poked fun at the years-long wait, tossing this Tucci’s way: 'We believe in letting a lot of time sizzle between these movies.' All well and good – but apparently the 'sizzle' has a hard limit if you actually want your cast to survive long enough for filming.
Sequel Timeline and What’s Next
- OG film premiered: June 22, 2006, at the LA Film Festival
- Sequel development started: 2024
- Sequel premiered: April 20, 2026, in New York
- Wider theatrical release: May 1, 2026
Looking at that timeline, you can see why Tucci is tapping his watch. Eighteen years between movies isn’t just 'playing hard to get' — it’s risking cast attrition. If there’s ever a third, don’t expect them to wait until 2046. Literally.
The Bottom Line
So, yeah — if you’re holding out hope for a third 'Devil Wears Prada', Stanley Tucci’s message is simple: 'Make it quick… or not at all.' And honestly, who can blame him?