Christopher Nolan’s Two-Word Verdict on ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Is Relatable

Few filmmakers hold as much respect in Hollywood as Christopher Nolan, the mastermind behind ‘Interstellar’, ‘Dunkirk’, and ‘Oppenheimer’. Renowned for his discerning taste and preference for grand, intellectually ambitious cinema, Nolan isn’t the first name that comes to mind when thinking of someone who would cozy up to a fashion-world sequel. This makes his recent admission all the more delightful and unexpected.

Nearly twenty years after the 2006 cultural sensation, ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ brings back Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci to the halls of Runway Magazine, once again directed by David Frankel and scripted by Aline Brosh McKenna. The sequel also introduces a host of new characters portrayed by Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Pauline Chalamet, and B.J. Novak, among others.

The film was already generating significant buzz before Nolan shared his thoughts. Its opening weekend saw the sequel dazzling with a $77 million domestic debut and an impressive $233.6 million worldwide, marking it as the second-largest global opening for a studio film in 2026. Notably, it became the first female-led film to top the opening weekend of summer, a period typically dominated by Marvel films.

Then came Nolan’s endorsement. During his appearance on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ to promote his upcoming epic ‘The Odyssey’, Nolan was asked if he had seen Hathaway’s latest film. He replied, “I watched it last night. It was fabulous. With Emily Blunt as well. Terrific.” This comment quickly went viral on social media, with fans reveling in the image of one of cinema’s most serious directors becoming an overnight fan of ‘Prada 2’.

Nolan’s connection to the sequel runs deeper than mere curiosity. Anne Hathaway, who stars as Andy Sachs, is also set to appear in ‘The Odyssey’, portraying Penelope, Odysseus’ devoted queen. Nolan tuning in to watch his leading lady adds an extra layer of significance, and his enthusiasm further emphasizes that ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ is experiencing a genuine cultural moment.

The sequel has garnered generally favorable reviews from critics, with the film’s first trailer alone amassing 222 million views within its first 24 hours, a record described by 20th Century Studios as the most-viewed trailer in the studio’s history. The narrative addresses the evolving landscape of journalism and media, with Stanley Tucci noting in an interview with TODAY that “magazines have changed distinctly” and that AI and technology have fundamentally transformed the industry that the original film once glamorized.

Not everyone has been completely won over by the sequel’s charms. Some critics have pointed out inconsistencies in the film’s social commentary, with one reviewer suggesting that ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ has “zero idea what it’s about” compared to its sharper predecessor. However, audience scores and box office results tell a different story, and when Christopher Nolan calls something fabulous and terrific, it’s likely safe to say that the fashion world has captivated even its most unexpected corners.

Share your thoughts in the comments: did Nolan’s seal of approval inspire you to buy a ticket for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’?