The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes — See The Score

Well, this is wild: two decades after 'The Devil Wears Prada' strutted its way into pop culture (and pretty much made everyone afraid of their boss), we’re getting a sequel — and yes, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren are back for round two. Time flies when you’re busy dreading emails that start with 'per my last message'.

Here’s the basic rundown: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ sees our favorite high-strung editor Miranda Priestly (Helen Mirren) trying to steer her fashion media empire through the mess that is today’s ever-shifting online landscape. Meanwhile, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) steps back into the chaos, because apparently one soul-crushing job wasn’t quite enough. And, as if that weren’t awkward enough already, Emily Blunt’s Emily Charlton is now the head of Dior, which in this universe translates to 'now I hold all the purse strings'. She’s got the money and the leverage that Miranda suddenly needs to keep Runway Magazine in business. It’s like a reunion, except with more passive aggression and even more expensive shoes.

What the Critics Are Saying

So far, early reviews are pretty positive. Hathaway and Mirren supposedly haven’t lost a step; critics say their chemistry (if you can call icy glares 'chemistry') is still there, and the story actually gives you more than just a nostalgia trip. Unlike a lot of sequels, this one seems to respect the foundation of the original while pushing into some new territory.

'The sequel manages to balance fan service with an honest look at how both the fashion world and media have (and haven’t) changed in two decades. Hathaway and Mirren deliver the goods, and Emily Blunt all but steals the show in her new role.'

Box Office Throwback: Why This Matters

If you forgot: the original movie hauled in over $320 million worldwide back in 2006 — which made it a massive hit (12th biggest movie of that year, which is pretty impressive for a movie mostly about power blouses). No wonder everyone wanted a sequel, but it did take them 20 years to actually make it happen.

How Is 'Prada 2' Doing So Far? Let’s Talk Scores

• Rotten Tomatoes (Critics): 77% — so 77% of the reviews so far are positive, which makes this officially 'fresh'
• Rotten Tomatoes (Original Movie): 75% (as of now), so yes, the sequel is actually outpacing the first movie — at least with critics
• Audience Score: 76%, so fans seem just as onboard as the reviewers

It’s not a landslide, but those are solid numbers — especially for a sequel landing two decades after the first. Clearly, there’s still an audience for if-you-know-you-know nods to fashion drama and verbal takedowns that could destroy a mortal soul.

In short: If you were worried this sequel would be a low-effort cash grab or nostalgia parade, so far it looks like there’s actually something more here. But if you want more hot takes and spoilery context on whether Runway Magazine gets canceled or not, you’ll have to wait for the full, no-holds-barred reviews. More on that soon.