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The Devil Wears Prada 2 Movie Trailer Review
The trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2 immediately sets the tone with Madonna’s iconic “Vogue,” bringing viewers back to the high-fashion world that made the first film unforgettable. Right away, it’s clear that the characters have evolved. Andy enters the Runway offices polished and self-assured, shedding her wide-eyed assistant persona. This shift signals a smarter, more ambitious story while keeping the franchise’s familiar charm.
One of the trailer’s best moments comes when Miranda looks at Andy and asks, “Sorry, who is this?” Nigel’s deadpan response, “She was one of the Emilys,” lands perfectly – serves as a callback to the original’s assistant dynamic. Emily also has her moment, striding in with newfound authority, leading to a sly exchange with Andy about her eyebrows (“You kept those, though, didn’t you?”).
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These interactions show that the frenemy tension maintains the original tension and humor. The situation feels more tense and unpredictable, with print media on the decline and advertising revenue shrinking, Emily, now a high-ranking executive at a luxury group controls the funds Miranda urgently needs. It puts the original power players against the newcomers, making the story feel sharper and more layered.
Visually, the trailer is polished. Fashion feels elevated, the streets of New York shine and the trailer includes nostalgic elements for fans of the first film. New faces, including Kenneth Branagh, Sydney Sweeney, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, BJ Novak, Pauline Chalamet, and even a Lady Gaga cameo, bring freshness to the fashion world fans remember.
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What works: The trailer balances wit, tension, and style. It preserves the understated humor of the first film while showing character growth, particularly the contrast between Andy and Emily’s evolution and Miranda’s enduring authority.
Potential pitfalls: Miranda’s “memory lapse” may divide audiences, some will see it as classic Miranda, others as a confusing beat, comparisons to the 2006 original are inevitable, and expectations will be high.
This trailer demonstrates that the sequel respects its roots while offering a sharper, more modern story. Fans of the original have reason to be excited, and newcomers can sense the stylish energy that defines the Runway world.
