The Devil Wears Prada, released in 2006, changed the pop culture trajectory forever. From iconic dialogues to memorable costumes, the film peeks into the glittery world of fashion where bylines are currency, style is a staple, and connections are everything. Now 20 years later, the movie is getting a sequel starring the original cast (and a few new additions). If you’re planning to watch The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is about to release on May 1, 2026, and wondering where it was filmed, unstumbled’s got you covered!
Where Was The Devil Wears Prada 2 Shot? Here Are The Filming Locations
New York
The movie was mainly shot in New York City. As one of the world’s most influential fashion capitals, the city is where the film’s fictional ‘Runway’ Magazine is headquartered. The film crew, including Meryl Streep, was seen shooting across major locations within New York.
These include the iconic McGraw-Hill Building at 1221 Avenue, the fashion-conscious streets of SoHo, and Brooklyn. The American Museum of Natural History, along with many more NYC locations such as Madison Square Park and Central Park, is set to be featured in the movie.
Long Island Estates
In the sequel, the story will pull away from the bustling streets of Manhattan. It will instead pivot to the ultra-private waterfront pockets of Long Island. The Devil Wears Prada 2 crew was spotted filming at a sprawling $8.3 million estate on Centre Island Road.
The crew was spotted filming within the gated property, with a white event tent that provides a glimpse of Andy inside the chef’s kitchen. This was featured in the trailer, signalling that there are some potential interior scenes shot on-site.
Along with these shots, a helicopter shot in the teaser sweeps low over Oyster Bay, dropping Miranda (Meryl Streep) and Andy (Anne Hathaway) in front of a waterfront mansion. Eagle-eyed viewers recognized it as none other than the former estate of American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. For curious readers, let us tell you that the Long Island Estates have 2,000 feet of private shoreline, multiple residences, and their own helipad.
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Lake Como
Lake Como in Italy is one of the most popular destinations in the country, mostly known for its boutique lakefront mansions and villas. The Devil Wears Prada 2 cast was seen heading off to Lake Como, with the trailer showing Andy and Emily (Emily Blunt) approaching Lake Como’s majestic Villa Balbiano by boat.
The villa has extensive gardens, an outdoor swimming pool, a private pier and boathouse! It once belonged to the famous Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, who built it at the end of the 16th century and used it as his main residence. Today, it is commonly booked as a wedding destination.
Milan
In the 2006 original film, Miranda and Andy fly down to Paris. And in the 2026 sequel, the cast will be flying down to one of the other fashion capitals of the world, Milan.
The entire main cast was seen filming in Milan in Italy.
For fashion enthusiasts, let us tell you that Milan is where Prada was founded in 1913. The original store was located inside the prestigious glass-covered Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade. Visitors can still visit this store today to take in the unique experience of seeing the first-ever Prada store.
Apart from shooting outdoors in Milan, the movie also features the Pinacoteca di Brera. It is one of the most prominent public galleries holding a significant number of artwork.
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About The Devil Wears Prada 2: Cast, Premise, And Release Date
The Devil Wears Prada 2 will retain its original iconic cast, all of them reprising their roles. Veteran actor Meryl Streep will be seen again as the no-nonsense Miranda Priestley. Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt, as Andy Sachs and Emily Charlton respectively, will make a fashionable comeback. Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling will also be seen in the movie.
New additions to the cast include actors Simone Ashley, Kenneth Branagh, Lucy Liu, and Justin Theroux.
The movie will be a direct sequel to the original film, taking place 20 years after the events of the first film. The sequel will revolve around Andy Sachs returning to ‘Runway’ as Miranda Priestly navigates a new media landscape and ‘Runway’s’ position within it. They will be seen reconnecting with Miranda’s former assistant, Emily, who is now the head of a competing luxury brand.
The movie is set for a worldwide release on May 1, 2026, and fans certainly cannot contain their excitement!
Summing Up
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is about to emerge as one of the best commercial entertainers of the year. With an iconic cast and a solid premise, audiences have created a massive hype for the movie. Did you book your tickets yet?
