Alongside a major year for Zendaya, 2026 is also shaping up to be a defining one for Anne Hathaway. With five films released across the year, including the currently spotlighted “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” she remains a constant presence on screen. From psychological drama to blockbuster spectacle, these projects together mark one of her most packed and varied periods to date
Mother Mary (April 17)
Though not yet released in Hong Kong, Mother Mary sees Hathaway transform into a global pop icon in a stylised, psychologically charged drama. She reunites with an estranged designer to rebuild her image while confronting her past. Blending themes of fame and identity with supernatural elements, the role leans heavily into performance, with Hathaway delivering original songs, setting the tone for a year defined by range and unpredictability.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (April 29)
One of her most recognisable roles returns in The Devil Wears Prada 2, with Hathaway stepping back into Andy Sachs. Now a seasoned features editor at Runway, she’s pulled back into the orbit of Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) as the magazine struggles to keep up in a shifting digital landscape. Reuniting with Miranda and facing a powerful Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt), the film balances nostalgia with modern industry tensions.
The Odyssey (July 17)
By summer, Hathaway appears in Christopher Nolan’s mythic action epic The Odyssey. Adapting Homer’s classic, the film features a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Playing Penelope, she holds her kingdom together while waiting for Odysseus’ long return from the Trojan War. With its scale and ambition, the film places her within one of the year’s biggest cinematic productions.
The End of Oak Street (August 14)
Moving into late summer, The End of Oak Street shifts into sci-fi territory. Starring alongside Ewan McGregor, Anne Hathaway plays part of a family whose suburban neighbourhood is suddenly transported to a prehistoric world filled with dinosaurs. Forced to survive in an unfamiliar and dangerous landscape, the film blends high-concept spectacle with tense, survival-driven storytelling, adding another unexpected dimension to her 2026 line-up.
Verity (October 2)
Closing the year, Verity sees Hathaway take on one of her darkest roles. Based on the novel by Colleen Hoover, she plays bestselling author Verity Crawford, left incapacitated after an accident. When a young writer (Dakota Johnson) is brought in to complete her work, she uncovers a disturbing manuscript tied to Verity’s past. As suspicion builds, Hathaway anchors a tense, layered story shaped by obsession and psychological control.
