‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Lands on Streaming: Why Hulu and Disney+ Are Betting Big on a 20‑Year‑Later Sequel

The long‑awaited sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada” has finally arrived on streaming. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” debuted on Hulu and Disney+ on July 29 (U.S. time), and entertainment outlets in the U.S. and Europe are treating it as one of the week’s biggest VOD events.

The new film reunites original stars including Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, once again plunging viewers into the cutthroat world of Runway, the fictional New York fashion magazine. This time, the story is framed around the digital‑era media business, influencer culture, and the blurred lines between editorial and advertising—making the sequel feel like a commentary on the modern content economy as much as a workplace comedy.

Analysts point out that the film’s near‑day‑and‑date move to Hulu and Disney+ underscores how aggressively studios are now leveraging subscription streaming as a primary release window. There’s no confirmed release plan for Japan yet, but the franchise’s global recognition has already sparked social‑media chatter among Japanese fans who caught the trailer. For local viewers, it’s a title to watch closely on the upcoming schedules of both services.