Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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What makes a perfect sequel? Is it the return of the original cast, the iconic fashion, or the scathing one-liners? In this episode of How It Hits, Mashable Sr. Editor Shannon Connellan breaks down why The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the ultimate legacy sequel. From the evolution of Andy Sachs to Miranda Priestly navigating the digital age of journalism, we explore how the production team captured the magic of the 2006 classic while making it fresh for 2026.


0:00 What makes a perfect sequel?
0:27 The curse of the second album
1:06 The Devil Wears Prada 2
1:43 Part 1: Get the band back together
4:02 Part 2: Reinvent the world of the original
5:44 Part 3: Acknowledge the times
8:53 Legacy sequel gold


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