Nearly two decades after The Devil Wears Prada first turned the fashion closet into the stuff of cinematic legend, the story of Runway continues. The long-awaited sequel reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci for another look inside one of film’s most iconic—and intimidating—fashion offices. Directed once again by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives in theaters tomorrow, with a storyline that reflects just how much both the industry and its characters have evolved.When audiences last saw Andy Sachs, she had walked away from Runway, choosing her integrity over the high-gloss allure of Miranda Priestly’s fashion empire. This time, the dynamic is more complicated. According to Variety, the sequel follows Miranda as she navigates the challenges of traditional print publishing in 2026, forcing her to rely on Emily Charlton—now a major player in luxury advertising—for financial backing. Andy, meanwhile, finds her way back into the fold, returning to Runway at a very different stage in her life and career.That shift in perspective was essential for the cast in revisiting these roles. Hathaway explained in a TODAY interview, “Aline McKenna cracked it, and she found a reason why we should make it beyond just nostalgia, beyond just giving people what they want. She found something new and more to say with these characters, and so I felt like that actually took a lot of the pressure off.”Much of that “something new” comes from the film’s focus on the modern media landscape. The glossy magazine world that once defined Runway has shifted dramatically, and the sequel leans into that reality. As Tucci put it, “Because journalism has changed. Magazines have changed distinctly. Most of them only exist online...AI and technology has changed, not just the physical thing, but journalism itself, which is how obviously the movie starts.”Streep echoed that sentiment, noting how the uncertainty of the current moment shapes the characters’ journeys. “Everybody in their lives has had to surf the new reality and figure out how to survive, how to keep their scruples intact, how to keep their conscience awake and alive,” she said.The returning cast is joined by a wide slate of newcomers, including Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, and Simone Ashley, adding new tension—and new alliances—to Miranda’s carefully controlled universe. Behind the scenes, the original creative team’s involvement ensures the sequel retains the sharp tone that made the first film such a cultural touchstone.Not just yet. The film will be playing exclusively in theaters starting with its May 1 release, so for now, the only way to watch is on the big screen. (Trust us, it’s worth it.)As for streaming, an official release date has not been confirmed, but it will likely end up on Disney+, where the original film is currently available to watch. Now is the perfect time to revisit Andy’s first day at Runway before jumping back in.Watch The Devil Wears Prada on Disney+