Harsh Vardhan
Elle Fanning has emerged as one of Hollywood’s most talented and versatile young actresses. Her career began at a remarkably young age, with her first film appearance in 2001’s ‘I Am Sam’ at the tender age of two, alongside acting legend Sean Penn. This auspicious start foreshadowed a remarkable journey in the world of cinema. As Elle Fanning continued to grow, so did her prominence in Hollywood. She delivered standout performances in a wide range of films, including ‘Super 8’ (2011), ‘Maleficent’ (2014), and ‘The Neon Demon’ (2016). With a career that spans decades despite her youth, Elle Fanning’s star power continues to rise, promising even greater accomplishments in the world of cinema. Here is a compilation of Elle Fanning’s forthcoming projects.
1. Predator: Badlands (November 7, 2025)
Fanning is the only confirmed cast member in the next installment of the ‘Predators’ film franchise, titled ‘Predator: Badlands.’ Directed by Dan Trachtenberg based on a script he wrote with Patrick Aison, the sci-fi horror film is reportedly set from the POV of the extraterrestrial hunter. The cast also includes Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi. The plot follows a young Predator outcast who finds an unlikely ally while searching for the ultimate adversary. The film is in its post-production phase and will be released on November 7, 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
2. Sentimental Value (November 7, 2025)
Fanning will star alongside Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård in Joachim Trier’s upcoming comedy drama ‘Sentimental Value.’ Written by Trier and Eskil Vogt, the film will portray a family in Oslo, the house they’ve lived in for many generations, and how their past has time and again resurfaced in unexpected ways. The story follows Nora, an actress, and her sister Agnes as they mourn the loss of their mother. When their father, Gustav, a once-famous director, returns to their life, it is with a script for a comeback film, and he offers Nora the lead role. When Nora declines the offer, he meets a devoted Hollywood actress while on a career retrospective in France and offers her the role that was meant for Nora. When the movie begins production, Gustav gets the chance to mend his relationship with his daughters.
Skarsgård will play Gustav, Reinsve will play Nora, and Fanning will portray an American movie star (presumably the one Gustav gives the role to). The rest of the cast includes Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Cory Michael Smith, Catherine Cohen, Ash Smith, and Jesper Christensen. The film has completed post-production and will be released on November 7, 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
3. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (November 20, 2026)
Currently undergoing production, which is led by Francis Lawrence, ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ is adapted by Billy Ray from Suzanne Collins’ eponymous novel. It is set in the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games. It starts on the morning of the reaping of the 50th Hunger Games, AKA the Second Quarter Quell. The story centers on 16-year-old Haymitch, a clever and resourceful boy from District 12, who is unexpectedly chosen for this edition of the games, featuring a deadly twist: twice the number of tributes, with 48 children sent into the arena to fight for their lives. Fanning plays Effie Trinket, a character played by Elizabeth Banks in the earlier installments. The movie also stars Ralph Fiennes as President Snow, McKenna Grace as Maysilee Donner, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, Glenn Close as Drusilla Sickle, and Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy, among others. ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ will be released on November 20, 2026.
4. The Nightingale (February 12, 2027)
Elle Fanning and Dakota Fanning will star in the war drama ‘The Nightingale.’ Helmed by Michael Morris, the movie’s screenplay has been adapted by Dana Stevens from Kristin Hannah’s novel. The story follows two sisters living in France who are torn apart at the onset of World War II. Currently in pre-production, the movie will be released on Feb 12, 2027.
5. Rosebush Pruning (TBA)
An eagerly awaited psychological drama, ‘Rosebush Pruning,’ is on the horizon, featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Elle Fanning, Pamela Anderson, Riley Keough, Lukas Gage, Callum Turner, Jamie Bell, Elena Anaya, and Tracy Letts. Helmed by director Karim Aïnouz and brought to life through a script crafted by Greek screenwriter Efthimis Filippou, the film weaves a haunting narrative centered around a young man wrestling with epilepsy who concocts a chilling scheme to rid himself of his dysfunctional family.
This cinematic endeavor stands as an adaptation of the psychological classic ‘Fists in the Pocket’ by Marco Bellocchio, which made its mark on the silver screen half a century ago. ‘Rosebush Pruning’ is currently in the post-production stage, generating palpable anticipation among film enthusiasts eagerly awaiting its release.
6. Margo’s Got Money Troubles (TBA)
Fanning will star in the upcoming Apple TV+ drama series ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ based on Rufi Thorpe’s book. David E. Kelley serves as the showrunner of the eight-part series set in the world of OnlyFans with a wrestling twist. It follows Margo Millet, a former pro-wrestler who lives on her own. She enrolls at the local junior college and gets into a short affair with her English teacher, becoming pregnant and deciding to keep the baby. On the verge of getting evicted and all out of money, her estranged father, Jinx, arrives at her doorstep and moves in with her. Margo then opens an OnlyFans account and uses Jinx’s advice to make a compelling character that people will like. She soon tastes success, but is she prepared for it?
Fanning will play Margot. The rest of the cast includes Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman, and Thaddea Graham. Kidman is reportedly playing Margo and her professor’s mediator. Pfeiffer will play Shyanne, Margo’s mother, who has worked at Bloomingdales for 15 years following a six-year stint at Hooters. ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ is in its post-production phase, and details regarding release are awaited.
7. I Am Sybil (TBA)
Elle Fanning and Sarah Paulson have been cast as the leads in ‘I Am Sybil,’ a forthcoming film directed by Mirrah Foulkes, who co-adapted it with Jen Silverman from Debbie Nathan’s best-selling book. The movie dives into the captivating real-life narrative surrounding the case of Sybil, one of the earliest widely recognized instances of Dissociative Identity Disorder. This gripping tale ignited a significant public discourse on questions of identity and mental health. As of now, the project is in the pre-production phase, generating considerable excitement as it prepares to bring this thought-provoking story to the screen.
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