Shubhabrata Dutta
Zendaya began her career as a teen star on Disney Channel and has now become a global icon, with numerous critically acclaimed roles to her credit. From ‘Shake It Up’ to ‘K.C. Undercover’ to ‘Dune’ to ‘Euphoria’ to ‘Challengers’ to ‘Spider-Man,’ her journey in front of the camera is a happening one, and she has pushed boundaries and defied expectations consistently. As anticipation grows for what she has in store for the viewers, we bring you all her upcoming movies and shows.
1. Dune: Part Three (December 18, 2026)
Post-production is complete for Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Three,’ with Zendaya reprising her role as Chani, alongside Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides/Muad’dib, Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan, and Jason Momoa as Duncan Idaho. Ida Brooke will star as the character Ghanima, while Robert Pattinson will play a character named Scytale. Other cast members include Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica, Javier Bardem as Stilgar, Anya Taylor-Joy as Alia Atreides, and Ida Brooke as Ghanima. The story, adapted by Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts from Frank Herbert’s novel, follows Paul/Muad’dib as he brings to fruition an ancient scheme to create a superbeing ruler among men. The movie will be released on December 18, 2026. You can watch the trailer here.
2. Shrek 5 (June 30, 2027)
Post-production for the highly anticipated ‘Shrek 5’ is underway. Helmed by Walt Dohrn, Brad Ableson, and Conrad Vernon, and written by Michael McCullers and Christopher Meledandri, the movie has Mike Myers returning as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona, and Eddie Murphy as Donkey. Zendaya has voiced Felicia, the daughter of Shrek and Fiona. While the plot is under wraps for now, the story will have Shrek and Donkey team up for another whirlwind, big-city adventure, while introducing Shrek and Fiona’s three children. ‘Shrek 5’ will be released on June 30, 2027. You can watch the teaser trailer here.
3. Be My Baby (TBA)
Zendaya will play Ronnie Spector, the legendary lead singer of the Ronettes, the American girl group from Spanish Harlem, New York, in Barry Jenkins’ biographical drama ‘Be My Baby.’ The film has been adapted by Jackie Sibblies Drury and David Kajganich from Spector’s eponymous memoir, which she co-wrote with Vince Waldron. While the plot is under wraps, the film will reveal the singer’s life with the troubled record producer Phil Spector to the audience. ‘Be My Baby’ is expected to enter production this fall.
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