Anne Hathaway's 5 Exciting Movies in 2026

Despite her impressive career spanning more than two decades, Hathaway has never had a year like she's set up for in 2026. The actor has a whopping five movies lined up for release this year and each of them looks interesting in their own way. The films also cover several genres, showcasing Hathaway's versatility.

Anne Hathaway's lineup of movies for 2026 includes one of the most anticipated sequels in recent history, a unique thriller where she portrays a pop star, a sci-fi film with an intriguing setup, an absolute blockbuster that reunites her with a major director, and more. Not that she ever truly went away but 2026 is proof that Hathaway is back.

She remains one of the top stars in all of acting and 2026 should be special.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is A Hyped Sequel

While 2005 saw Anne Hathaway break out from roles aimed at younger audiences, it was 2006 that helped launch her into superstardom. That year, she played Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada, which ended up becoming one of the most prominent films from that year.

Millennials everywhere still quote the film, and it gets rewatched consistently. Most fans, no matter how hardcore, likely never believed we'd get a sequel, even though the book does have a follow-up story. However, that changes this year with the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2 on May 1.

The film is sure to be one of the biggest hits of the year because everything that worked the first time around seems to be back. Hathaway's co-stars, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt, are also returning, along with fan favorite Stanley Tucci.

While the original movie ends perfectly, the sequel sets things up nicely as Andy returns to Runway to help the magazine navigate a new media landscape. Add in new cast members like Lucy Liu, Lady Gaga, Simone Ashley, Kenneth Branagh, Pauline Chalamet, and more, and this is a recipe for success.

Mother Mary Looks Like Anne Hathaway's Most Intriguing Role

While The Devil Wears Prada 2 is certainly an exciting sequel, it's not actually the first release starring Anne Hathaway arriving in 2026. That goes to Mother Mary, which hits theaters on April 17. The A24 film looks like it could be something we've never seen from Hathaway before.

Mother Mary tells the story of pop star Mary (Hathaway) as she reunites with fashion designer Sam (Michaela Coel), and the two get caught up in a psychosexual affair. The trailer shows that this will be something unique, from the visuals to the music to the cast.

Visionary director David Lowery is at the helm and if this is anything like The Green Knight, it'll look spectacular. The movie also features music from FKA Twigs, Jack Antonoff, and Charli XCX, as well as a song performed by Hathaway herself. Hathaway has sung for a role before and won an Oscar for it.

The stellar cast sees Hathaway and Coel joined by Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, FKA Twigs, and Jessica Brown Findlay. Early reviews for the film are strong.

The Odyssey Could Be Anne Hathaway's Biggest Movie Ever

As noted, Hathaway's career has seen her movies gross over $6 billion combined. That includes The Dark Knight Rises and Alice in Wonderland, which both surpassed the $1 billion mark. Interstellar, Les Misérables, and The Devil Wears Prada were all big hits too.

However, 2026 features a movie that could end up grossing more than any of them. She teams back up with filmmaker Christopher Nolan in The Odyssey, the director's adaptation of the Greek epic. In it, she plays the pivotal role of Penelope and is sure to deliver in spades.

The movie follows Odysseus and his perilous journey home after the Trojan War as he looks to reunite with his wife, Penelope. The cast is stacked with Hathaway, Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Jon Bernthal, Lupita Nyong'o, Charlize Theron, and so many others.

That talented cast with this iconic director feels like a surefire hit. Nolan's movies are a must-see in IMAX. Excitement is high, especially after the release of the trailer, and many are predicting that The Odyssey will crack the $1 billion mark when it arrives on July 17.

Anne Hathaway Has A Wild Sci-Fi Movie Coming

The last two releases starring Hathaway in 2026 are smaller in nature, yet are among her most interesting projects. First up is The End of Oak Street, which arrives on August 14, and this sci-fi film feels unlike anything else coming out this year.

The End of Oak Street focuses on a family that finds that their neighborhood is suddenly transported somewhere unknown after a mysterious cosmic event. It's too much to give away anything else, but one look at the trailer shows that this will be a shocking film. Hathaway is joined by Ewan McGregor, making for an exciting on-screen duo.

Verity Could Be A Sleeper Hit For Anne Hathaway

The final movie starring Anne Hathaway that's arriving this year is Verity, which comes out on October 2. With a budget of $40 million, this is a far cry from The Odyssey or The Devil Wears Prada in terms of how big it is, yet it could end up being a pretty major hit.

The film is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's book of the same name. Hoover is a huge name among authors, with films based on her books, such as It Ends With Us and Regretting You, performing well. Verity is likely to pull off the same feat, especially given the cast.

The story centers on a writer (Dakota Johnson) who gets contacted to finish the book series of world-famous author Verity Crawford (Hathaway), who can't do it on her own due to a mysterious accident. Josh Hartnett also has a role as Verity's husband.

With a Christopher Nolan epic, book adaptation, intriguing sci-fi film, highly anticipated sequel, and a promising thriller on the horizon, 2026 should be the year of Anne Hathaway.