Anna Wintour Resigns as Vogue’s Chief Editor: Where to Find Movies and TV Shows Inspired by the Iconic Media Figure

As summer heats up, Wintour takes a step back.

Anna Wintour, the influential figure behind Vogue since 1988, revealed her decision to resign as editor-in-chief, as reported by Women’s Wear Daily.

As the fashion and culture magazine launches the search for a new head of editorial content for American Vogue, Wintour will remain Condé Nast’s Chief Content Officer, overseeing brands globally like Wired, Vanity Fair, GQ, AD, Condé Nast Traveler, Glamour, Bon Appetit, Tatler, World of Interiors, and Allure. However, The New Yorker remains out of her jurisdiction, as the publication is managed by editor-in-chief David Remnick.

Wintour’s work has transcended Vogue‘s pages — both print and online — that she has helped craft, leading to films about her, inspired by her, or featuring her in interviews. Here are some titles to check out in light of the news.

While Wintour does not appear in this iconic dramesy, Meryl Streep‘s Miranda Priestley is said to be based on her, A sequel for the film was confirmed last summer, and is set to hit theaters on May 1, 2026. In the meantime, you can stream this dramedy on Disney+ and Cinemax, the latter of which can also be accessed through a Hulu add-on.

This documentary from R.J. Cutler (Martha, Elton John: Never Too Late) follows Wintour as she prepares Vogue‘s 2007 fall fashion issue, and is streaming on Hoopla for those with a subscription. The film is also available to stream for free (with ads) on Pluto TV and Plex, and is also available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Andrew Rossi (The Andy Warhol Diaries, Ivory Tower) directed this documentary about the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s “China: Through The Looking Glass” exhibition, as well as the Met Gala. The film is available to stream on Philo, the Roku Channel, Tubi, and Pluto TV, as well as available to rent or buy on VOD platforms.

Though this documentary directed by Gero von Boehm centers on photographer Helmut Newton, Wintour is interviewed, as is Isabella Rosellini, Grace Jones, Claudia Schiffer, and more. The film is available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

High and Low — John Galliano (2023)

Like Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful, Wintour is interviewed in this documentary that follows the illustrious career of British fashion designer John Galliano. The film is streaming on Mubi, though Prime Video subscribers can also watch through a 7-day Mubi free trial, or rent or buy the doc.

This docuseries surrounding the pivotal decade for fashion that was the 90s features Wintour, who also serves as an executive producer. The six-part series, which is streaming on Hulu, also boasts interviews with stars like Naomi Campbell, Kim Kardashian, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Sarah Jessica Parker.