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'The Devil Wears Prada 3' on the Cards? Director David Frankel Hints at Sequel

Director David Frankel has not ruled out a third 'The Devil Wears Prada' film after the sequel's success. He told Variety he would "love" to revisit the characters if the right opportunity arises. The sequel, released on May 1, 2026, brought back original stars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. Frankel carefully included nostalgic references like the cerulean sweater while avoiding overdoing them.

Key Points: 'The Devil Wears Prada 3' Possible? Director Responds

  • Director David Frankel open to 'The Devil Wears Prada 3'
  • Sequel brought back original cast after 20 years
  • Box office success sparks fan talks for third film
  • Frankel says he "never say never again"
  • Nostalgic callbacks like cerulean sweater carefully balanced
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Is 'The Devil Wears Prada 3' happening after sequel's success? Director David Frankel responds

Director David Frankel doesn't rule out 'The Devil Wears Prada 3' after sequel success. He'd "love" to revisit characters with Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway.

"If there was an opportunity to revisit the characters and to share a few months with these wonderful actors again, obviously, I'd love it. - David Frankel"

Los Angeles, May 9

Seems like director David Frankel is not ruling out the possibility of a third 'The Devil Wears Prada' film anytime soon.

After the strong response to 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', the filmmaker shared that he would "love" to revisit the popular characters again if the right opportunity comes along.

The sequel recently brought back the original cast, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, nearly 20 years after the first film was released. Following the film's box office success, talks around a possible third part have started once again among fans.

While speaking to Variety, Frankel admitted that he never expected to return for a second film after the original movie. However, he said he would not completely shut the door on another sequel.

Talking about the possibility of coming back to the world of 'The Devil Wears Prada' once again and spending time with the "wonderful actors" from the franchise, Frankel said, "Look, it took us 20 years to do this one. And I said, "Never again," and here we are. So, I certainly would never say, "Never again," again. Let's see what happens. If there was an opportunity to revisit the characters and to share a few months with these wonderful actors again, obviously, I'd love it."

Frankel also spoke about adding callbacks and references from the original movie into the sequel. From Andy brushing her teeth in the opening montage to the "identical belts" scene and the famous "cerulean sweater" reference, the filmmaker shared that several nostalgic moments were carefully added into the film.

Speaking about balancing those references without overdoing them, he said, "There were little things, like the belts, that were late in the game additions. Other things, like the cerulean sweater and lines like, "A million girls would kill for this job," were easy to do. Then we had to go through and edit some out because [if there were] too many, you'd get a little annoyed with us."

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' was released in theatres on May 1, 2026, and has received a positive response from critics as well as moviegoers.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Honestly, I was skeptical about a sequel after so long, but they pulled it off beautifully! The nostalgia was perfect—not too much, not too little. Would love to see more of Andy and Emily's dynamic. But please, no unnecessary spin-offs, yaar! 😅
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Siddharth J
The cerulean sweater reference in the sequel was *chef's kiss*! That scene from the first movie is legendary. Frankel knows how to balance fan service without making it cringey. If they do a third, I hope it focuses more on the fashion industry's global impact—maybe even a Mumbai connection? That would be awesome! 🇮🇳💫
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Kavya N
I loved the sequel, but honestly, I think they should stop at two. It had a perfect ending—Andy finding her own voice and Miranda finally showing some vulnerability. A third might ruin that magic. But knowing Hollywood, they'll probably do it for the money. 😕
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Aditya G
I'm all for a third film if they can bring back the same magic. The characters are so well-written that even after 20 years, they feel fresh. Plus, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton is pure gold—she deserves more screen time! 😂👌
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Rohit P
Frankel saying "never say never again" is classic Bollywood-style suspense, lol. But honestly, the sequel was a pleasant surprise. The callbacks were nostalgic but didn't feel forced. If they do a third, I hope they explore Miranda's backstory more—imagine a prequel about her rise in fashion! 😍

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