The first film was based on the 2003 bestselling novel of the same name by Lauren Weisberger, who had previously worked as a personal assistant to Wintour at Vogue, and tells the story of an impressionable young New Yorker (Anne Hathaway) who finds a job at a top fashion magazine under the direction of a tough-as-nails editor.

"The Devil Wears Prada 2" is taking shape with original cast members like Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway returning for a May 1, 2026 release.

Anna Wintour is stepping down as Vogue editor in chief in a move that has rocked the fashion industry. The 75-year-old, who will still remain the chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director of Vogue, is now seeking a head of editorial content to handle more of the day-to-day operations.