Film press praise The Devil Wears Prada 2 with overwhelmingly positive first reactions
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Updated · Variety · Apr 28
Film press praise The Devil Wears Prada 2 with overwhelmingly positive first reactions
11 articles · Updated · Variety · Apr 28
Early reviews highlight the return of Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, with new cast members Kenneth Branagh and Simone Ashley joining the sequel opening May 1.
Critics call the film "phenomenal," "fun and fierce," and "the perfect sequel," praising its sharp script, standout performances, and high-fashion visuals. The movie launches this year's summer movie season for 20th Century Studios and Disney.
Following press screenings and premieres in New York and London, fan fervor caused crowd control challenges during filming, reflecting the original's enduring popularity and anticipation for the sequel two decades later.
Can 'Prada 2' overcome a major Asian boycott over alleged racial stereotypes?
Has Anna Wintour's involvement defanged the sequel's sharp satire of the fashion world?
Will the film's take on AI in journalism offer a real critique or just a trendy backdrop?
Twenty years later, is Miranda Priestly now a hero for the modern media landscape?
Can nostalgia and star power ensure the sequel meets its ambitious $230 million box office goal?
Is the sequel truly 'better than the original' or just a frictionless dose of nostalgia?