The Devil Wears Prada 2 Review: AI, Fashion & Film — Sutudu Blog

A Sequel? For Spring? Groundbreaking. Let’s talk about one of the most anticipated sequels of all time, The Devil Wears Prada , directed by David Frankel. As someone who has watched the first one over 100 times, I feel pretty close to this film — the characters, the vibe, even the score. And that’s actually the first thing I noticed. The score is almost identical to the original throughout the entire movie — even in the big moments and the plot twist. The structure feels very familiar too. The whole “Andy Sachs trying to uncover or fix something,” the secrecy inside Runway… at times it honestly felt like watching the first one again, just with a bigger budget. But don’t get me wrong — that’s also what makes it good. There’s comfort in that. It feels familiar, while still somehow feeling more 2026. One thing I didn’t fully love was what they did with Miranda’s character. The dark humor is still there, but it feels more tamed. In the original, she felt almost untouchable — like that world was completely out of reach unless you could survive it. Now everything feels more… inclusive. And like I said — more 2026. That said, I loved that the main cast is still there. Oh Meryl Streep… the woman you are. The outfits, the presence, the class. That scene in Italy where she’s coming to terms with where her career is going, while also having this quiet awakening — brilliant. It brings back that nostalgia, and the new characters are actually really solid. They fit into the world well without feeling forced. I’m not completely sold on Andy’s love story, though. It feels a bit pushed, like it’s there because it has to be. But at the same time, I do think there’s an underlying point in how she works alongside Miranda now — they’re both women who are deeply committed to their work, who find purpose in what they do, even if that sometimes comes at the expense of a relationship… or most of your personal relationships. But what really stayed with me about the film — and honestly feels a little scary — is something else. Because in this version, the devil doesn’t wear Prada. He wears athleisure. And he’s using his wealth and influence to dismantle a beloved cultural institution. And that’s where it connects to something bigger — something we’ve been talking about a lot at Sutudu as well. AI. There’s a moment where the future of Runway comes up — and the idea of turning everything into AI. Models, photoshoots, content… all generated, all optimized. And from a business perspective, it makes total sense. Lower costs. Faster production. No limitations. But Miranda — as a true trendsetter, someone driven by instinct in a way that almost feels like a gift — doesn’t fully buy into it. And it made me think. Because this isn’t just about fashion. It’s the same conversation happening across film, media, and storytelling right now. I believe art comes in many forms — film, writing, fashion, acting, singing, dancing, architecture — and at its core, it has always been about taste, perspective, instinct. Things that don’t come from optimization. So maybe the question isn’t whether AI can do it. Maybe it’s: at what point does something stop being created… and start being generated? And if everything becomes faster, cheaper, and more perfect… what happens to the things that actually made us care in the first place? What happens to the uniqueness of the human perspective? And if AI keeps evolving to the point where it can simulate instinct — where it can react the way a human would — do we fully embrace it? Do we want that in our world? Because at that point, the question isn’t just about capability. It’s about boundaries. Where are people drawing the line when it comes to AI? Are we collectively choosing to integrate it into our lives… or is it slowly being decided for us? Interesting questions to sit with — especially when so many industries are starting to trade human creativity for financial efficiency. But anyway — it’s The Devil Wears Prada . There’s only so much you can expect from a chick flick. But this one has a certain magic. You get Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci — and honestly, that alone delivers. The outfits are absolutely mesmerizing, especially Miranda’s. It was fun, it was cool, it was genuinely funny, and as a fan of the first one, it felt like a trip down memory lane. Going to runway shows, exploring fashion and creativity, writing… and actually, writing this made me go back to where it all started. Seven-year-old me, watching this incredible cultural classic with my older sister. Very Andy Sachs coded, if you ask me.