The sequel is set for release in cinemas on Friday, May 1, reuniting original cast members Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. New additions to the cast include Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Caleb Hearon, and Helen J. Shen, with returning director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna expected to appear on the red carpet.
The event is anticipated to feature leading stars and newcomers, though specific surprises or special content during the live stream remain unclear. In the film, Andy Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway, re-encounters Miranda Priestley, portrayed by Meryl Streep, as Runway magazine struggles in the current media landscape. Emily, now heading a luxury brand, might offer financial help to save Runway, but the exact plot or storyline beyond this basic premise has not been detailed.
The original 2006 film is available to stream on Disney+.