Ridham Vashishth
With her captivating charm and versatile acting prowess, Anne Hathaway has been gracing the silver screen for over two decades. From her breakout role in ‘The Princess Diaries’ to her Oscar-winning performance in ‘Les Misérables,’ Hathaway’s journey in Hollywood has been nothing short of spectacular. Her ability to seamlessly transition between genres, be it a romantic comedy like ‘Love & Other Drugs’ or a gritty drama like ‘Rachel Getting Married,’ showcases her unparalleled range as an actress.
Over the years, she has garnered numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe, an Academy Award, and a Primetime Emmy, solidifying her place among the acting elites. Every Hathaway film is a testament to her sheer dedication and unparalleled talent, leaving viewers eagerly waiting for her next venture. After enthralling us in recent roles like ‘WeCrashed’ and ‘Locked Down,’ it’s only natural to wonder what’s next for this stellar actress. Dive in to discover the upcoming movies and TV shows starring Anne Hathaway.
1. The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1, 2026)
Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs for the sequel to the hit film ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ titled ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’ Alongside Hathaway, we have Meryl Streep back as Miranda Priestly, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel. David Frankel, director of the original film, will helm this one. Aline Brosh McKenna, who adapted the first film from Lauren Weisberger’s eponymous novel, has written the script for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2.’ The plot follows close-to-retirement Miranda Priestly’s struggle against Emily Charlton, her former assistant turned rival executive (for a luxury group), as they compete for advertising revenue amidst declining print media. The highly anticipated film is undergoing production and will be released on May 1, 2026.
2. The Odyssey (July 17, 2026)
Hathaway will star in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic fantasy-action drama ‘The Odyssey,’ alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, and Lupita Nyong’o. This will be her third film with the director after ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ and ‘Interstellar.’ Nolan adapted the screenplay from the Greek poet Homer’s eponymous epic poem. The story follows Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca, on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War. We will see his encounters with Polyphemus, the Sirens, and Circe. His journey will finish with his reunion with his wife, Penelope. The highly anticipated drama is undergoing production and has been slated for release on July 17, 2026.
3. Flowervale Street (August 14, 2026)
Anne Hathaway, known for her versatile roles across genres, is all set to star in a new mystery thriller written and directed by the talented David Robert Mitchell. Fans might recall Mitchell’s distinctive touch in movies like ‘It Follows’ and ‘Under the Silver Lake.’ This upcoming Warner Bros. venture follows a middle-aged man who ends up with a group of eccentric campers while looking for his missing friend. He has to be careful of a beast that is guarding a treasure.
Besides Hathaway, the cast includes Ewan McGregor, Christian Convery, P.J. Byrne, Maisy Stella, and Chris Coy. Adding more weight to the project, industry bigwigs like J.J. Abrams and Hannah Minghella are on board as producers. Expectations are soaring high with a pairing as dynamic as Hathaway and Mitchell. As things stand, the team is gearing up, with the film in its post-production phase and is slated to release on August 14, 2026.
4. Verity (October 2, 2026)
Hathaway is re-teaming with her ‘The Idea of You’ director, Michael Showalter, for the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Verity.’ Based on the No. 1 New York Times bestselling gothic, psychosexual thriller novel by Colleen Hoover, the script is written by Nick Antosca. The cast also includes Josh Hartnett, Brady Wagner, Dakota Johnson, Ismael Cruz Cordova, and Michael Abbott Jr.
The story follows Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin, who accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling thriller author Verity Crawford (Hathaway), has hired Ashleigh to complete the remaining books in a successful series that Crawford could not finish following a mysterious accident. Upon arrival at the lavish Crawford estate, Ashleigh slowly learns that things aren’t as they seem, thanks to a secret, unfinished manuscript she finds, which carries chilling admissions about the family’s past. As Ashleigh ingratiates herself with Jeremy and his young son Crew, she must discern if Verity’s writings are merely works of fiction or an ominous warning by a deranged psychopath. The intriguing project is undergoing post-production and will be released on October 2, 2026.
5. Mother Mary (TBA)
David Lowery has written and directed this A24 epic pop drama starring Hathaway, Hunter Schafer, and Michaela Coel. Also joining them are Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, and Sian Clifford. It will explore the romantic relationship between a musician, played by Hathaway, and an iconic fashion designer, played by Coel, and how the lesbian couple battle fame. The film is in post-production, and Jack Antonoff has written songs for Hathaway’s popstar character. It will be released in Greece on November 27, 2025, and a US release date is awaited.
6. Untitled FBI Wedding Sting Comedy (TBA)
Hathaway will star alongside Dave Bautista in a yet-untitled FBI Wedding Sting comedy flick, based on a script by Jonathan Tropper. The story follows polar-opposite FBI agents, who are forced to live together undercover. While they are initially hostile towards each other, they gradually develop mutual respect while closing the case. The film is inspired by a real sting wherein agents posed as a couple to infiltrate criminal enterprises. A wedding was then staged in New Jersey, and when the crime bosses checked in, they were arrested and taken away so that they wouldn’t tip off the next suspect. Currently in its pre-production stage, the Amazon MGM Studios-backed movie awaits a release date.
7. The Princess Diaries 3 (TBA)
Hathaway is finally returning as Mia Thermopolis for ‘Princess Diaries 3.’ Adele Lim has been roped in to direct the threequel. Julie Andrews is also rumored to return as Queen Clarisse Renaldi. Other original cast members have not yet been confirmed to return. Flora Greeson wrote the screenplay, which is under wraps. The film has reached its pre-production stage, and more details regarding the film are eagerly awaited.
8. Yesteryear (TBA)
Anne Hathaway will star in and produce an adaptation of Caro Claire Burke’s novel ‘Yesteryear.’ The Amazon MGM Studios-backed film will center on Natalie (Hathaway), a woman with a traditional lifestyle. She lives with her cowboy husband and six children on their charming farmhouse on a working ranch. She has 8 million followers, and all of them absolutely love her. As for the coastal elite haters who address her as an antifeminist iconoclast, they are just jealous. Natalie has the perfect life, one that she aims to build an empire out of. However, one fine day, she wakes up and discovers that the year is 1805. The whole world has changed, and she has no idea how to escape. Is that even possible? No other cast member has been revealed, and the intriguing project awaits production.
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