The Devil Wears Prada 2 Broke a Huge Streaming Record — Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway's Sequel Hit 15 Million Views in 5 Days

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is a Streaming Monster

When The Devil Wears Prada hit theaters in 2006, it became a cultural touchstone. Twenty years later, its sequel has proven that Miranda Priestly still runs the world — and now she runs streaming too. After grossing over $690 million during its theatrical run, the 20th Century Studios sequel premiered on Disney+ and Hulu on July 29, 2026, and immediately broke records.

In just its first five days, the film racked up 15.2 million global views, making it the biggest live-action movie premiere on Disney+ and Hulu since Deadpool & Wolverine. That's not just a good number — it's a statement that legacy sequels, when done right, still have serious pull.

The Cast Everyone Wanted Back

The entire original main cast returned: Meryl Streep as the ice-cold Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel. Director Aisha Tyler takes the helm, steering the story into new territory while keeping the sharp wit that defined the original.

The sequel picks up with Andy now a magazine editor in her own right, navigating the cutthroat world of media in a landscape dominated by social media and AI. Miranda faces her own crisis as the old guard of fashion journalism clashes with the new digital-first reality. It's a fish-out-of-water story flipped on its head: this time, Miranda is the one struggling to adapt.

Why $690 Million and 15 Million Views Matter

The theatrical performance alone justified the sequel's existence. At $690 million worldwide, The Devil Wears Prada 2 outperformed many superhero films and proved that audiences still show up for smart, character-driven comedies — especially when they feature A-list talent reprising beloved roles.

The streaming numbers tell the next chapter. Pulling 15.2 million views in five days puts the film in elite company on Disney+ and Hulu. For comparison, most streaming originals struggle to hit half that in their entire run. The combination of nostalgia, star power, and genuine quality created a perfect storm.

For millennials who grew up quoting Miranda Priestly's "that's all" and rewatching the original on DVD, the sequel delivered exactly what was promised: more fashion, more drama, and Meryl Streep doing what she does best. If you haven't streamed it yet, you're officially behind.