In preparation for the sequel's release, Channel 4 confirmed it has added the original film to its free streaming service, giving audiences the opportunity to rewatch just days before the new film arrives. It remains unclear whether this is a limited-time promotion tied to the sequel's launch. Meanwhile, the original is also available to stream on Disney+, the platform said.
The 2006 film was a major box office success, grossing $326 million worldwide according to Box Office Mojo, and earned two Oscar nominations, five BAFTA nods, and three Golden Globe nominations, its awards bodies noted. Plans for a follow-up were first confirmed in 2023, a production spokesperson said, generating considerable excitement among fans.
Plot summaries indicate that Emily Charlton, played by Emily Blunt, will return as a high-powered executive for a luxury group, with her advertising budget becoming critical to Miranda Priestly's survival. Runway magazine is described as struggling to adapt to the modern media landscape, and Emily's offer of a financial lifeline drives the story, according to sources close to the production.
Disney+ will exclusively stream the red carpet world premiere live from Lincoln Center in New York, the streaming service announced. The live coverage is set to begin at 10:30pm UK time on Monday, 20th April, with a replay available for viewers on the platform after the event concludes, organisers and Disney+ confirmed.
The star-studded guest list for the premiere is expected to include original cast members Streep, Hathaway, Blunt, Tucci, along with new additions Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Caleb Hearon, and Helen J. Shen, as well as director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna, according to event organisers.