The start of production for The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been confirmed, with a scheduled release on May 1, 2026. This sequel, which many considered unlikely after nearly two decades since the original film’s release, will return to the world of fashion and the publishing context, featuring the main cast from the first installment, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. A sequel with major returns Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna will also reprise their roles in this project, generating expectations […]
The production of The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been confirmed, with a scheduled release date of May 1, 2026. This sequel, which many considered unlikely after nearly two decades since the release of the original film, will return to the world of fashion and the editorial context, with the main cast from the first installment, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci.
A sequel with great returns
Director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna also return to their roles in this project, raising expectations about how they will address the changes the industry has experienced since the first film. In this new installment, the life of Miranda Priestly, played by Streep, will be explored as she deals with the current crisis of traditional magazines while seeking to promote Emily, now a luxury executive, in its pages.
Interestingly, the coincidence of the start of filming with the end of Anna Wintour’s tenure at the helm of Vogue after 37 years adds a symbolic dimension to the narrative. The story is inspired by the novel by Lauren Weisberger, which was based on her experience as Wintour’s assistant, raising the question of whether the film can capture the same spirit and relevance that the original had at its premiere.
Despite the popularity of the first film, there is some uncertainty about the need for a late sequel. Critics are wondering if the new script will be able to capture the DNA of the original film without getting lost in the changes of the digital age. With the throne of the fashion world somewhat vacant, many are questioning: will they be able to fill it and satisfy a new generation of viewers? Expectations are high, but the path to success may not be easy.
Few more relevant historical events have occurred this year than the death of the Pope. I wish that were the biggest and most relevant. But aside from the fact that history does not give us a break, the death of the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church made headlines around the world after a long illness that was communicated in a rather understated manner. Not providing all the information at any moment, up until his last moments. This has meant that the Pope was present for weeks, if not months, in all the news reports. By not being clear or explicit about his condition […]
Few more significant historical events have occurred this year than the death of the Pope. I wish that were the biggest and most relevant. But aside from the fact that history does not give us a break, the death of the supreme pontiff of the Catholic Church made headlines around the world after a long illness that was communicated in a rather understated manner. Not providing all the information at any moment, up until his last moments.
This has caused the Pope to be present for weeks, if not months, in all the news reports. By not being clear or explicit about his health status, speculation increased. And this led to a curiosity that also translated into a particular interest in understanding how the process of choosing a Pope works.
It is not for nothing. Choosing a pontiff is not an easy, quick, or, in most cases, elegant task. This time it has been disappointingly quick and painless, with a consensus candidate, and perhaps that is why almost no one remembers him now. Because he is not memorable. Because there has been no politics or any kind of narrative behind his election. They have only chosen what seems to be a good man, a continuation of the previous legacy, with nothing that stands out.
That’s not the norm. And in fact, it’s not what excites the audience. Something that was demonstrated by a movie released a year before all of this and that was, in its own way, almost prophetic. We’re talking, of course, about Conclave.
Conclave: the movie that took the world by storm even before a Pope died
Premiering in 2024, Conclave is a political thriller that instead of being set in parliaments or corporate meeting rooms focuses on a much less usual place: the Vatican. Masterfully directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, known respectively for directing All Quiet on the Western Front and writing Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, it is a film that demonstrates that what happens in the Sistine Chapel is no less political than what occurs in those other more common places.
Focusing on the characters and their affiliations, the film knows how to convey their disputes and struggles to us. The preparations pile up, the voting begins, and everything grows tense as secrets are revealed and the candidates’ dirty laundry is discovered. Making sure that no one is safe in an absolutely thrilling thriller where, at times, we forget that we are watching priests fighting to see who will be God’s chosen one on earth.
This also implies that the movie has a certain degree of unreality. Although we do not know exactly what happens inside the Vatican during a conclave, it certainly won’t be something like in Conclave. It is fictionalized to add tension and make it more vivid and interesting.
Does that take away merit? Not a bit. On the contrary. It knows how to make a dry and uninteresting topic like a group of religious men locked in a church to decide who will be the new leader of their institution tremendously interesting by condensing what is truly valuable about the story. Sometimes it exaggerates and it’s hard to believe that everything that happens in this conclave could occur in just one. But that doesn’t prevent us from getting a very good idea of what happens there. Even if it’s not as tense and spectacular as in Berger’s film.
A movie you shouldn’t miss
This is also helped by the fact that its actors are absolutely masterful. Ralph Fiennes is colossal, as is usual for him, but Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow as Cardinals Aldo Bellini and Joseph Tremblay also shine in their own right. Although it is undeniable that the Italians, two prodigious Sergio Castellitto and Isabella Rossellini, end up stealing most of the scenes they appear in, demonstrating that they have absolutely nothing to envy from the dream cast of this film.
All of that, combined with the impact of its ending, makes Conclave an exciting movie that you shouldn’t miss. Even if you are already tired of papacies, elections, and all that religious politics that, in our daily lives, doesn’t really affect us that much.
Fortunately, you now have it easier than ever to watch it. Conclave arrives next Friday, June 27, on Movistar+. This is a perfect opportunity to see one of the most interesting, awarded, and relevant films of recent years. Even if neither its director nor any of those involved remotely anticipated that it would happen.
The movie The Core, released in 2003 and starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, and Stanley Tucci, has been criticized for its lack of scientific rigor. Considered one of the box office failures of the same year, NASA included it in its list of the seven least realistic movies in 2011, ranking second, just behind 2012. The plot revolves around an extremist premise: the idea that the Earth’s core has stopped spinning and that the solution is to detonate a nuclear bomb to restart its rotation. A movie with a basis […]
The movie The Core, released in 2003 and starring Aaron Eckhart, Hilary Swank, and Stanley Tucci, has been criticized for its lack of scientific rigor. Considered one of the box office failures of the same year, NASA included it in its list of the seven least realistic movies in 2011, ranking second, just behind 2012. The plot revolves around an extremist premise: the idea that the Earth’s core has stopped spinning and that the solution is to detonate a nuclear bomb to restart its rotation.
A movie with no scientific basis
Geophysics experts, including astrophysicist Roland Lehoucq and seismologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, have highlighted the numerous inaccuracies of the film. According to Lehoucq, The Core presents “misconceptions of the laws of physics, ridiculous technical feats, and pure scientific inventions.” Caplan-Auerbach criticizes that, although the film correctly mentions that the Earth’s magnetic field originates in its core, it incorrectly suggests that this function depends on the rotation of the inner core. In reality, it is the dynamics of the liquid outer core that produces this field.
Moreover, the notion of using a fictional material called Unobtainium to carry out the mission reinforces the lack of scientific basis in the story. Scientists point out that not only is it unlikely that the launch of a nuclear bomb would succeed under such conditions, but representations of imminent disasters such as heat waves or exposure to massive radiation are pure fantasy.
Despite these criticisms, El Núcleo remains accessible to viewers, as it is currently available on Netflix, which could lead new audiences to question the veracity of its scientific representations.
Kieran Culkin, an Oscar and Emmy winner, has been confirmed as the new host Caesar Flickerman in the upcoming film of the successful saga, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. This role is a replacement for the iconic Stanley Tucci, who portrayed the charismatic Flickerman in the original film series that captured the attention of the global audience. The decision to choose Culkin for this recognition highlights his versatility and talent, which has generated high expectations among fans. A film that seeks to explain the origins of the story The plot of Sunrise on the Reaping […]
Kieran Culkin, an Oscar and Emmy winner, has been confirmed as the new host Caesar Flickerman in the upcoming film of the successful saga, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. This role is a replacement for the iconic Stanley Tucci, who portrayed the charismatic Flickerman in the original film series that captured the attention of the global audience. The decision to choose Culkin for this recognition highlights his versatility and talent, which has generated high expectations among fans.
A movie that seeks to explain the origins of the story
The plot of Sunrise on the Reaping will take place in a context prior to the events depicted in the previous four films, starting a journey that explores the origins of the series. Culkin joins an already announced cast that includes actor Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, Whitney Peak as Lenore Dove Baird, Mckenna Grace portraying Maysilee Donner, and Jesse Plemons taking on the role of Plutarch Heavensbee. These additions promise to enrich the narrative with complex and charismatic characters.
Filmmakers have stated that this preamble aims to delve into the history of Panem, offering viewers a fresh and captivating look at the culture and social dynamics surrounding the Hunger Games. The choice of a host like Culkin, known for his ability to balance comedy and drama, suggests that the tone of the film could be both serious and entertaining. The fan community of “The Hunger Games” eagerly awaits more news about the development of this new film project, which promises to continue the rich tradition of the saga while introducing new narrative elements.
