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If you’ve walked into a cinema, opened a streaming app, or scrolled social media this year, you’ve noticed it: 2026 belongs to Anne Hathaway.
Five films in about six months, spanning an A24 psychological drama, a legacy sequel, a Christopher Nolan epic, a dinosaur thriller, and a Colleen Hoover adaptation. Fans have joked that we now see her more often than we see our own mothers. And honestly? We aren’t complaining.
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Here’s the full 2026 lineup, why critics are talking, and what makes this year so special. Most A-listers are happy with one big release a year, Hathaway has five.
Mother Mary (April 17)
An A24 psychological drama from director David Lowery. Hathaway plays a pop star reuniting with her estranged friend and former costume designer, Sam (Michaela Coel), on the eve of a comeback performance. It’s the critical favorite of her year: /Film calls it her peak, and Far Out Magazine says it could be her greatest moment since Rachel Getting Married. She even co-wrote a song for it with Charli XCX, per Cineworld.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1)
The sequel arrived 20 years after the original, with Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci all returning. Reviews were mixed, but the nostalgia pull is undeniable, and it gave her the box office credentials to match her artistic ones.
The Odyssey (July 17)
In Christopher Nolan’s IMAX epic, Hathaway plays Penelope, the wife of Odysseus (Matt Damon). Far Out Magazine notes that the film, combined with Prada 2, could make her the highest-grossing star of 2026. And yes, Penelope is a mother too, to Telemachus.
The End of Oak Street (August 14)
A “dinosaur-centric thriller,” as /Film describes it. Earlier reports called it Flowervale Street.
Verity (October 2)
In the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s psychological thriller, Hathaway plays author Verity Crawford opposite Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. She also produced the film, per Cineworld. It was tipped to win its opening weekend at the domestic box office, with a projected $33 million, according to JoBlo.
A Year That Wasn’t a Fluke
You might assume the packed release schedule was a scheduling accident. Verity began shooting in February 2025, and Prada 2 wrapped in October of that year, leaving roughly nine months to film three very different movies in between.
That range is what makes this year stand out. In a single twelve-month stretch, she has played a collapsing pop icon, a fashion-world veteran, a mythological queen, and a thriller’s mysterious author.
Working Through a Public Pregnancy
Hathaway announced in June that she and husband Adam Shulman are expecting their third child. She’s continued to attend premieres and press events since, and she described the experience as “extremely surreal” at The Odyssey‘s London premiere.
Watching someone do this publicly, without apology, has resonated with fans. It’s a reminder that careers and family don’t have to be an either-or.
Not every film has been a hit with critics. Prada 2 drew a rougher response than Mother Mary. But the sheer range and ambition of the year is what people are celebrating.
2026 is the year Anne Hathaway refused to be boxed in. Whether you’re team Mother Mary for the art or team Prada for the nostalgia, there’s a Hathaway film for you, and a few more reasons to see them on the big screen.
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Sources
- DIRECTV Insider: What Movies Star Anne Hathaway In 2026?
- Far Out Magazine: 2026 is the year of Anne Hathaway, we’re just lucky to be here
- /Film: All 5 Anne Hathaway Movie Performances From 2026, Ranked
- Jang: Anne Hathaway reflects on family & Hollywood success
- Jang: Anne Hathaway dominates theatres in 2026
- Cineworld: The Devil Wears Prada 2, Verity, The Odyssey, 2026 might just be the year of Anne Hathaway
- JoBlo: Box Office Update
Disclaimer: This article was drafted with the assistance of AI to help organize and rephrase information from the sources above. It was reviewed and edited by a human editor before publication for accuracy and tone.
