The Sydney Sweeney cameo that wasn't

A surprise cameo featuring Sydney Sweeney alongside Emily Blunt was filmed but ultimately didn't make the final cut, reportedly removed during post-production following a creative decision. Consider it the fashion equivalent of a look that didn't make it past the fitting room — intriguing, but shelved for a reason

Lady Gaga and Doechii are on the soundtrack

In a major crossover between fashion, film, and music, Lady Gaga shot a special cameo in Milan and contributed an original house-pop track titled Runway — performed alongside Doechii — to the film's soundtrack. Two icons, one dancefloor-ready anthem. Miranda would approve

The trailer broke records

The first full trailer shattered studio records, clocking 222 million views within 24 hours — making it the most-watched trailer in 20th Century Studios' history. The internet, it turned out, was very ready for Miranda Priestly's return

Meryl Streep said goodbye to method acting

In the original film, Streep famously kept her distance from the rest of the cast throughout production. She would sit alone in her trailer to preserve Miranda Priestly's imperious aura while her co-stars bonded on set. This time, she left that approach firmly behind. Her verdict on the old method? "It was horrible."

The cast actually walked Milan Fashion Week

To capture the authentic energy of the fashion world, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci filmed scenes at Dolce & Gabbana's actual Milan Fashion Week runway show in September 2025. This wasn't a set dressed to look like a fashion show — it was a fashion show. The line between cinema and couture has never been blurrier

The cast's street style was worth millions — literally

Even before a single frame screened publicly, the film had already made waves in the fashion industry. Candid street photographs of the cast generated an estimated $38 million in media value for the brands they were spotted wearing — proof that The Devil Wears Prada remains a cultural force where cinema and couture collide, on and off the set

Anne Hathaway rewrote Andy's story

Anne Hathaway was far more than just a returning cast member, she was an active force in shaping her character's arc. She reportedly turned down a storyline that had Andy settling into family life, instead championing a version where Andy is building a thriving career while travelling the world. The result is a more aspirational, contemporary Andy Sachs — and frankly, we're here for it

Why the reunion almost didn't happen

Perhaps the most remarkable thing about this sequel is that it exists at all. Despite the original film's towering cultural legacy, both Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway were initially hesitant about returning to the sequel, making their eventual commitment to the project all the more meaningful for fans who have waited two decades for this moment