The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) is an American comedy-drama film and sequel to the 2006 cult classic of the same name, directed by David Frankel from a screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna. The film reunites much of the original cast, including Meryl Streep as the imperious editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly and Anne Hathaway as journalist Andy Sachs against a backdrop of shifting fortunes in the global fashion and media industries.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Filming Locations

Principal photography on The Devil Wears Prada 2, conducted under the working title Cerulean, ran from June to October 2025. The production made extensive use of real-world locations across two continents, deploying the built environments of a major metropolitan fashion capital and an iconic European style hub to lend the film its characteristic blend of glamour and authenticity.

Landmark skyscrapers, storied luxury hotels, working retail flagships, and the live calendar of an internationally televised fashion week were all incorporated into the shoot, an approach consistent with the franchise’s long-standing commitment to using recognisable, real-world settings in place of generic studio stand-ins.

Studio sets constructed at a historic East Coast production facility accounted for the film’s core fictional workplace interiors, while select grand private estates in the broader metropolitan region were engaged to represent the characters’ more rarefied domestic lives. Overseas, the production was granted rare access to centuries-old cultural institutions, aristocratic palazzi, and an active couture runway event, resulting in sequences that blur the boundary between scripted drama and documentary record.

New York City, New York

New York City served as the production’s beating heart. Manhattan in particular was where the majority of the film was shot. The sequel leans even more heavily on real, recognizable landmarks than the 2006 original – a deliberate choice that has already sparked a wave of fan tourism across the city.

1221 Avenue of the Americas (McGraw-Hill Building), Midtown – Runway Magazine HQ

This iconic 50-story Midtown skyscraper reprises its role from the original film as the exterior of the fictional Elias-Clarke Publications. In the sequel, it houses Andy Sachs’ return as Features Editor and is the site of several key scenes including the Runway cafeteria sequence that leaves Miranda Priestly stunned.

How to Visit

The building exterior on Avenue of the Americas is freely accessible at all times. The lobby offers limited public access on weekdays. A short walk away is Rockefeller Center – combine both in one Midtown stroll. Guided NYC film-location tours increasingly include this stop post-release. Best visited on a clear weekday morning before office crowds peak.

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American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West

One of the most dramatic opening sequences in the film unfolds here, with the AMNH standing in for a glitzy Runway magazine gala — a clear nod to the real-world Met Gala. Fans will recognize this setting from the original 2006 film. During production in 2025, social media tipped off crowds and filming reportedly became a mob scene on the steps.

How to Visit

Purchase tickets on the AMNH website or at the door. The grand steps on Central Park West — the primary filming spot — are freely accessible at any time and are ideal for photos. Once inside, the Rose Center for Earth & Space and Hall of Ocean Life are must-sees. Combine with a walk through Central Park, which was also used as a filming location for the sequel.

Hudson Yards & 50 Hudson Yards, Manhattan – Street Scene & Dior Meeting

Hudson Yards didn’t exist when the original film was made, making its inclusion in the sequel symbolically rich. The streets outside served as the backdrop for a pivotal scene where Miranda ejects Andy from her chauffeured car and points her toward the 7 train. A separate scene depicting a high-stakes meeting with Dior was filmed inside the 58-story 50 Hudson Yards tower.

How to Visit

Hudson Yards is fully open to the public. The neighborhood features The Vessel (ticketed for climbing), free outdoor public art installations, the Edge observation deck (ticketed), and a mix of luxury retail and dining. A Runway-themed pop-up at 20 Hudson Yards attracted large crowds in April 2026. Go on a weekday to beat weekend crowds.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Midtown Manhattan – Nigel Receives Bad News

After six years of extensive renovation, the legendary Waldorf Astoria had just reopened when the Devil Wears Prada 2 crew filmed inside its refurbished lobby. The hotel serves as the glamorous backdrop for the scene in which Nigel Kipling (Stanley Tucci) receives devastating news about the future of Runway magazine.

How to Visit

Experience the iconic lobby without staying the night by booking afternoon tea, cocktails at Peacock Alley bar, or a meal at one of the hotel’s restaurants. Pre-booking is strongly advised. The building itself – an Art Deco masterpiece — is worth photographing from Park Avenue regardless.

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Dior Flagship Store, 23 East 57th Street, Midtown – Advertising Summit Scene

In a logistical feat, the production secured access to Dior’s brand-new Manhattan flagship before it officially opened — even as construction workers were still finishing renovations. The store serves as the setting for a high-stakes advertising summit between Andy, Miranda, and Emily (now a Dior executive), one of the most sharply written scenes in the film.

How to Visit

The Dior flagship is open to the public as a retail store. East 57th Street — sometimes called ‘Billionaires’ Row’ for retail — is one of Manhattan’s most upscale walking stretches and makes for a natural film-inspired fashion tour when combined with the nearby Tiffany & Co. flagship on Fifth Avenue.

Bubby’s Restaurant, Hudson Street, Tribeca – Andy’s Hangout

This beloved Tribeca comfort – food institution – historically a favorite of JFK Jr. — is where Andy, Lily, and friends gather to commiserate about the collapsing state of journalism. Anne Hathaway was spotted on set here during production, drawing sizeable crowds. The restaurant was also featured in the series Love Story, adding to its screen credentials.

How to Visit

No reservations needed for walk-ins, though brunch on weekends gets busy. Order the legendary Bubby’s pancakes. The restaurant sits in the heart of Tribeca – a neighborhood worth exploring for its galleries, cobblestone streets, and other film history (the original Ghostbusters HQ firehouse is a short walk away).

Central Park, Manhattan – Outdoor Character Scenes

Several outdoor sequences were filmed in Central Park during August 2025. The park has appeared in countless films, but its inclusion here grounds the sequel in the everyday New York fabric surrounding the Runway universe — a quiet counterpoint to the film’s high-fashion interiors.

How to Visit

Central Park is free and open 365 days a year. Given its proximity to the American Museum of Natural History (another filming location), consider combining both in a single half-day outing. The Bethesda Fountain, The Mall, and Sheep Meadow are the park’s most iconic and photo-worthy areas.

8. 100 Amity Street, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn — Andy’s New Apartment

Befitting her new elevated role as Features Editor at Runway, Andy moves into a striking building in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. The location is the historic Polhemus Memorial Clinic, constructed in 1897 as a hospital extension — claimed to be one of the first skyscraper hospitals ever built. It stood vacant for decades before being converted into luxury condominiums in 2020.

How to Visit

The exterior is freely visible from the street. Cobble Hill is a charming, walkable neighborhood with independent boutiques, bakeries, and restaurants on nearby Atlantic Avenue and Court Street. Combine with a visit to The Long Island Bar (also a filming location) just steps away on Atlantic Avenue, and the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for Manhattan skyline views.

Marlow East, Upper East Side – Reconciliation Lunch

This chic American restaurant on Lexington Avenue with views over the street below is where Andy and Emily finally share a meal to bury the hatchet – one of the film’s most satisfying emotional payoffs. It embodies the Upper East Side’s polished but approachable character.

How to Visit

Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner or weekend lunch. The Upper East Side stretch of Lexington Avenue is walkable and close to the Frick Collection, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Central Park reservoir path — perfect for a full-day cultural itinerary with a film-location stop built in.

The Long Island Bar, Brooklyn – Date Scene

This vintage Brooklyn bar and restaurant was used to film a romantic date scene during the summer of 2025. The Long Island Bar — beloved for its retro interior and strong cocktail program — is one of the more surprising locations in the film, pulling the story out of Midtown and into Brooklyn’s cultural heartland.

How to Visit

Walk-in only, so best visited on a weekday evening to avoid waits. The bar is steps from Andy’s apartment filming location at 100 Amity Street, making both easy to combine on a single Brooklyn filming-location walk. Evening visits best capture the retro atmosphere.

Long Island Filming Locations

Long Island contributes some of the film’s most visually lavish scenes, with sweeping waterfront estates substituting for the characters’ palatial second homes and providing a lush suburban counterpoint to the urban hustle of Manhattan.

Centre Island Road Waterfront Estate – Miranda’s Long Island Home

Miranda Priestly’s Long Island residence — a gated, $8.3 million waterfront estate on Centre Island Road — gives the character a rare glimpse of domesticity. It was chosen during scouting for its exclusivity, waterfront access, and imposing grandeur befitting the editor-in-chief of Runway.

How to Visit

Centre Island is a private residential community. The estate is not open to the public, but you can drive along Centre Island Road or view the shoreline from the waters of Oyster Bay via kayak or boat rental. The nearby village of Oyster Bay has excellent seafood restaurants and is worth a half-day trip in its own right.

Billy Joel’s Former Oyster Bay Mansion – Sasha Barnes’ Mansion

The 26-acre waterfront estate formerly owned by rock legend Billy Joel stood in as the opulent home of Lucy Liu’s character, philanthropist Sasha Barnes. The property was reportedly on the market during pre-production — a fortunate coincidence for the production team who needed a residence that matched the character’s extreme wealth.

How to Visit

The mansion is private. However, Oyster Bay village is a fully accessible, charming historic town. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site — Theodore Roosevelt’s estate — is open to the public and offers a genuine taste of the area’s grand waterfront legacy at a fraction of the cost. Admission is ~$10 per adult.

13. Woolworth Estate, Long Island – Stand-in for Milan Hotel Interiors

In a clever piece of production geography, the bedroom interiors supposedly set within Milan’s Palazzo Parigi Hotel were not filmed in Italy at all. The historic Woolworth Estate on Long Island doubled convincingly for the hotel’s opulent accommodations, a common cost- and schedule-management technique in big-budget productions.

How to Visit

The estate itself is private. Long Island’s Gold Coast (Nassau County) features several other Gilded Age mansions open to the public, including Old Westbury Gardens and the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport — both offering a similar sense of period grandeur and ideal for film-inspired day trips from New York City.

Newark, New Jersey

14. Newark Liberty International Airport — Airport Scene

Rather than the busier JFK International, the production used Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey for a pivotal airport sequence. Newark offers more logistical flexibility and controlled access than JFK for film productions. Filming took place on September 10, 2025.

How to Visit

Newark Liberty is a fully operational international airport. The public areas before security are freely accessible. The AirTrain connection to Penn Station makes it easily reachable from Manhattan in approximately 30 minutes. For most visitors, the airport is best experienced as a transit hub — pair a trip with exploring Newark’s cultural district, which includes the outstanding Newark Museum of Art, a 5-minute drive away.

Studio Filming: Queens, New York

Kaufman Astoria Studios – Runway Magazine Office Interiors

The sprawling interiors of the fictional Runway magazine — including the enlarged open-plan editorial floor, Miranda’s glass-walled office, and the Runway cafeteria — were all built as sets at Kaufman Astoria Studios in Queens. This legendary East Coast studio complex has hosted productions from Sesame Street to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Succession.

How to Visit

Kaufman Astoria Studios is not publicly accessible during production. However, the Museum of the Moving Image, located directly adjacent to the studios – offers an exceptional behind-the-scenes look at film and TV production history, including permanent exhibits on special effects, costume design, and set construction. Open Tuesday–Sunday; tickets from approximately $20 for adults. The Astoria neighborhood itself is worth exploring for its diverse food scene.

Milan, Italy Filming Locations

Italy replaces Paris as the film’s glamorous European setting, and Milan delivers a visual feast arguably more sumptuous than anything in the original. Filming in Milan ran from October 6–18, 2025, with an earlier Fashion Week appearance on September 27, 2025. The production was given extraordinary access to live Fashion Week events, blurring the line between cinema and reality in a way that feels entirely fitting for the franchise.

16. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II – Miranda’s Solitary Midnight Walk

One of the film’s most quietly powerful scenes takes place in Italy’s oldest active shopping arcade, completed in 1877. In a rare moment of vulnerability, Miranda Priestly is seen walking alone through the eerily deserted Galleria at night, framed by soaring glass vaults and intricate mosaic floors. Access to the Galleria’s main entry was reportedly blocked entirely during filming. The Prada and Versace boutiques are prominently visible in the sequence.

How to Visit

The Galleria is freely accessible 24 hours a day and connects Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala. Visit in the evening for the most atmospheric experience, when the glass-vaulted ceiling illuminates dramatically. The iconic mosaic of a bull on the floor (near the center octagon) is a famous photo spot — tradition says spinning on its ‘sensitive area’ brings good luck. Combine with the adjacent Milan Cathedral (Duomo), which is one of the world’s largest Gothic cathedrals.

17. Accademia di Brera (Brera Academy) – Runway Fashion Show with Lady Gaga

The climactic Runway fashion show featuring a reluctant but mesmerizing performance by Lady Gaga — was filmed in the magnificent main courtyard of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera, Milan’s foremost public academy of fine arts. The courtyard’s neoclassical architecture and central bronze statue of Napoleon (by Canova) provide a breathtaking backdrop. The Dolce & Gabbana show that was filmed on September 27 was a real, live Milan Fashion Week event.

How to Visit

The main courtyard seen in the film is open to visitors. After exploring the courtyard, head upstairs to the Pinacoteca di Brera — one of Italy’s finest art collections, housing Raphael’s The Marriage of the Virgin and Caravaggio’s Supper at Emmaus. The Brera neighbourhood surrounding the academy is Milan’s most atmospheric, filled with independent art galleries, bookshops, aperitivo bars, and concept stores.

18. Dolce & Gabbana Milan Fashion Week Show — Live Runway Scene

In an extraordinary melding of cinema and reality, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci attended and filmed scenes at the actual Dolce & Gabbana show during Milan Fashion Week on September 27, 2025. The production slipped seamlessly into the official fashion calendar — models walked the real runway while cameras rolled for the movie. Donatella Versace was later seen on set filming a cameo.

How to Visit

Milan Fashion Week takes place twice a year — in February/March (Fall/Winter collections) and September (Spring/Summer collections). Runway shows themselves are invitation-only, but the city comes alive with public events, pop-ups, and open showrooms during Fashion Week. The Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (cameramoda.it) publishes public event listings. Year-round, the Quadrilatero della Moda (Fashion District) — bounded by Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Corso Venezia, and Via Sant’Andrea — is freely walkable and packed with flagship luxury stores.

19. Santa Maria delle Grazie — Gala Dinner (Last Supper Backdrop)

The film’s gala dinner scene is set inside the 15th-century Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie — world-famous as the home of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper mural, painted directly onto the refectory wall circa 1495–1498. The juxtaposition of high fashion against one of the most revered artworks in human history is one of the film’s most visually audacious choices.

How to Visit

Book Last Supper tickets as far in advance as possible — they regularly sell out weeks or even months ahead, especially in peak season (April–October). Viewings are strictly timed at 15 minutes per group. The church itself is free to enter and features beautiful 15th-century frescoes. The surrounding Magenta neighbourhood has charming cafes and is an easy 20-minute walk from the Duomo.

20. Palazzo Parigi Hotel & Grand Spa, Milan — Hotel Stay Scenes

The Palazzo Parigi served as the on-location Milan hotel base for the Runway team in the film. Note that the bedroom interiors were actually filmed at the Woolworth Estate on Long Island (see above) — a common practice to streamline international production schedules. The Palazzo Parigi’s lobbies and public spaces were used for external scenes.

How to Visit

The Palazzo Parigi is in the Brera/Porta Nuova district — one of Milan’s most upscale residential areas. Non-guests can experience the hotel by booking at its restaurant, Il Ristorante, or reserving a spa treatment. The surrounding neighbourhood is also home to the Vertical Forest (Bosco Verticale) apartment towers — one of Milan’s most Instagrammed architectural landmarks.

21. Villa Arconati, Castellazzo – Billionaire’s Villa Scenes

Nestled in the heart of the Groane Regional Park, a few miles northwest of Milan, Villa Arconati is a splendid Baroque estate featuring elaborate formal gardens. It was used for scenes depicting opulent villa gatherings as the characters try to manoeuvre around a billionaire figure in their efforts to save Runway magazine.

How to Visit

Villa Arconati is open to guided tours on selected days and hosts regular cultural events and concerts in its grounds. Check the official website (villaarconati-arte.it) for current schedules. It is reachable by train from Milan’s Cadorna station to Bollate, followed by a short taxi or cycle ride. Allow at least two hours to appreciate the baroque gardens fully.

22. Palazzo Clerici, Milan — Interior Scenes

One of Milan’s most exquisite 18th-century palazzi, Palazzo Clerici is famed for its breathtaking Tiepolo ceiling fresco in the Gallery of Tapestries. Used for select interior scenes in the film, the palazzo provides the kind of gilded-age grandeur that makes the fictional Runway world feel historically rooted.

How to Visit

Palazzo Clerici is not regularly open to the public in its entirety, but opening events occur periodically through Milan’s Open House Milano (openhouse.it) weekend in October, which grants free public access to otherwise closed buildings across the city. Check ISPI’s website for occasional public lectures held in the palazzo.

23. Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone — Emily & Donatella Versace Lunch

Tucked inside a Renaissance courtyard between Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga — the heart of the Quadrilatero della Moda — this family-run institution since 1957 is where Andy discovers Emily Charlton having lunch with none other than Donatella Versace. Despite being steps from major tourist sites, the restaurant maintains an authentic, discreetly elegant atmosphere.

How to Visit

Reservations are recommended, particularly for lunch, as the courtyard tables are much sought-after. Il Salumaio is located within the fashion district, making it a perfect lunch stop when walking Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga. The attached deli sells premium Italian products — Prosciutto di Parma, aged Parmigiano, and handmade pasta — which make excellent gifts.

24. Piazza del Duomo & Piazza della Scala — Street & Establishing Shots

Milan’s two most iconic public squares served as establishing shots and street scenes throughout the film. Piazza del Duomo, dominated by the city’s extraordinary Gothic cathedral, provides the unmistakable visual shorthand that tells audiences we are in Milan. Piazza della Scala, home to the world-famous La Scala opera house, lends the city its cultural gravitas.

How to Visit

Both squares are freely accessible at all times and are within a 5-minute walk of each other via the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, creating a natural circuit. Visit the Duomo rooftop for panoramic views over Milan — the lift is worth the premium. At La Scala, the museum (Museo Teatrale alla Scala) is open daily and allows visitors to peer into the auditorium when no rehearsals are scheduled.

Lake Como, Italy Filming Locations

Lake Como wraps up the film’s Italian chapter with an almost surreal display of natural beauty and architectural opulence. Production designer Jess Gonchor told Conde Nast Traveler that the entire lake was scouted by boat during pre-production, with crews seeking a villa that read as magnificent from the water. Filming at Lake Como caused traffic diversions, including the partial closure of the Regina highway.

25. Villa Balbiano, Tremezzina/Ossuccio – Benji Barnes’ Villa

The heart of the Lake Como sequence, Villa Balbiano is a 16th-century aristocratic palazzo perched above the water in Ossuccio. In the film, it serves as the residence of tech billionaire Benji Barnes (Justin Theroux). The property also featured in Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci (2021). Note: do not confuse it with the similarly-named Villa Balbianello on the same lake, which appeared in Casino Royale and Star Wars Episode II.

How to Visit

Villa Balbiano is available for private rental events and weddings — contact the villa directly via villabalbiano.com for enquiries. Day visitors cannot access the interior, but the exterior and grounds are visible from the lake by boat. Water taxis operate across Lake Como; board at Como San Giovanni (reachable by train from Milan Centrale in 40 minutes) and request a scenic circuit past Ossuccio. The surrounding village of Ossuccio also features a UNESCO-listed Sacro Monte pilgrimage route through the hillside above.

26. Brienno & Argegno Villages, Lake Como — Lakeside Background Scenes

The picturesque lakeside villages of Brienno and Argegno — both on the western shore of Lake Como — provided additional scenic backdrop scenes, with the film capturing the terracotta-roofed villages reflected in the deep blue water that Lake Como is celebrated for worldwide.

How to Visit

Both villages are served by the Lake Como ferry network, making them reachable without a car. Argegno also has a small cable car (the Funivia Argegno-Pigra) that ascends to the hilltop village of Pigra for panoramic views over the lake. Brienno is one of the smallest and most atmospheric villages on the lake – its narrow medieval lanes and lakeside promenade are ideal for a slow, unhurried afternoon. Combine both on a single western-shore ferry day trip from Como.

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