Marvel, take your time and develop your movie at a glacial pace because Miranda Priestly is officially reclaiming her throne. This week, Disney revealed a significant reshuffling of its theatrical release schedule, resulting in The Devil Wears Prada 2 securing a “groundbreaking” release date of May 1, 2026. The coveted summer slot was initially assigned to Avengers: Doomsday, but due to Marvel Studios postponing both upcoming Avengers films to December, 20th Century Studios seized the opportunity to showcase one of its most anticipated legacy sequels. This move is bold and surprisingly stylish, considering that a franchise centered around fashion is stepping into the biggest box office weekend of the year. Currently, The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the sole film set to debut on May 1, providing Meryl Streep’s iconic character, Miranda Priestly, with the spotlight all to herself.

The recent decision by Marvel Studios to delay Avengers: Doomsday from May 1 to December 18, 2026 stems from what insiders have termed a need for “more time” to finalize the extensive production. Directed by the Russo Brothers and featuring the much-anticipated return of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, Doomsday is poised to be one of the most ambitious films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Additionally, its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, has also seen a date change — moving from May 7, 2027, to December 17, 2027. Following this reshuffling, Disney has allocated the former Doomsday date to The Devil Wears Prada 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 fashion dramedy that grossed over $326 million worldwide and has since achieved cult status.

What Exciting Developments Await in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?

The sequel, which was officially confirmed last summer, will see Meryl Streep reprise her role as the formidable and iconic editor-in-chief, Miranda Priestly. Original director David Frankel and producer Wendy Finerman are returning to their roles, and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is set to handle the script once again. The narrative is said to pick up years after the original, with Miranda confronting the harsh realities of a declining print industry while also clashing with her former assistant, Emily, portrayed by Emily Blunt, who has ascended to a prominent position at a powerful advertising agency. Blunt has playfully hinted at her involvement, telling People, “What sequel? Oh my god, I can’t tell you anything!” Meanwhile, Stanley Tucci, who famously portrayed Runway’s iconic art director Nigel, provided a similarly vague response regarding filming timelines, stating: “I cannot answer that question on the grounds that it will incriminate so many people.”

The lingering uncertainty surrounds Anne Hathaway, who has yet to confirm her return as Andy Sachs — although fans are eagerly hoping for her appearance, especially considering the pivotal role she played in the original film. Stay tuned to Collider for all the latest news and updates regarding The Devil Wears Prada 2.