Fans of the actress are in for a treat in 2026, as Anne Hathaway is set to star in five highly anticipated films this year.
Psychological thrillers, a Christopher Nolan blockbuster, mysterious science fiction, and even the sequel to a cult classic — 2026 could very well belong to Anne Hathaway. The Oscar-winning actress is lining up one major project after another and will feature in some of the most eagerly awaited films of the coming months.
Anne Hathaway films to watch in 2026
The Devil Wears Prada 2 by David Frankel
This is undoubtedly one of the year’s most anticipated comebacks: The Devil Wears Prada 2 sees Anne Hathaway return as Andy Sachs nearly twenty years after the release of the original cult classic.
The sequel reunites Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci in the glamorous yet ruthless world of Runway magazine. This time, Miranda Priestly must confront the decline of fashion journalism and the rise of a new generation of media outlets.
Release date: 1 May 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9HXmMnUEdE
Mother Mary by David Lowery
This psychological musical drama is produced by A24 and directed by David Lowery. Anne Hathaway stars as a global pop icon who reconnects with her former stylist after a mysterious event turns her career upside down. The cast also includes Michaela Coel and Hunter Schafer.
The film generated significant excitement upon announcement, particularly because Anne Hathaway performs several original songs herself, composed in part by Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff. Furthermore, according to the media outlet Ayther, the director revealed that the concert scenes were inspired by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour world tour.
Release date: 23 April 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATGaqU6Srcc
The Odyssey by Christopher Nolan
Twelve years after Interstellar, Anne Hathaway reunites with Christopher Nolan in The Odyssey, a monumental adaptation of Homer’s epic following Odysseus on his journey back to his island after the events of the Trojan War.
Hathaway plays Penelope, the hero’s wife, alongside Matt Damon as Odysseus and Tom Holland as their son Telemachus. The cast also features Zendaya, Charlize Theron, and Robert Pattinson. The project is being presented as a massive epic spectacle with a colossal budget.
Release date: 17 July 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_bKjZeJBBI
The End of Oak Street by David Robert Mitchell
Among Anne Hathaway’s most intriguing projects of the year is The End of Oak Street. Directed by David Robert Mitchell, the filmmaker behind It Follows, this science-fiction thriller stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor as a couple confronted with supernatural events in their suburban neighbourhood.
The teaser released in March 2026 sparked widespread discussion thanks to its strange atmosphere blending 1980s American suburbia, cosmic catastrophe… and dinosaurs.
Release date: 14 August 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoHWPAN6FPg
Verity by Collen Hoover
Another major release highly anticipated this year is Verity, the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s cult novel.
In this psychological thriller, Anne Hathaway plays Verity Crawford, a bestselling author left incapacitated after a mysterious accident. Another writer, Lowen Ashleigh — played by Dakota Johnson — is hired to complete her remaining books. However, as she uncovers deeply disturbing manuscripts, family secrets, and a dangerous game of seduction, the young writer begins to lose her grip on the line between fiction and reality.
The novel already boasts a huge online fanbase, making the film one of the year’s most anticipated thrillers.
Release date: 2 October 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8UdIaODtlo
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