Anne Hathaway has reached a major Disney milestone as she prepares to return as Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries 3. The actress is now a Disney Legend, as she was officially inducted into Disney’s Hall of Fame at the D23 event on August 16, 2026. She was honored for her long-standing connection with the Disney studio.
She received massive applause as she was introduced to the stage for the honor by her The Devil Wears Prada director, David Frankel, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour. During the speech, she expressed her gratitude and said, “I am here today because I’m one of the most insanely lucky people in the world.” Hathaway was accompanied by her parents, her husband Adam Shulman, and their two sons, Jonathan and Jack.
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What movies has Anne Hathaway starred in that have been released in 2026?
Hathaway has had one of the busiest years of her career, as she has starred in multiple major films in 2026. She began the year with the psychological musical drama film Mother Mary. Written and directed by David Lowery, the story follows a pop star (Hathaway) who reconnects with her ex-costume designer, forcing her to face her past.
She then reprised her popular role as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2. The sequel reunited her with Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci from the original 2006 film. Hathaway next appeared as Penelope in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey alongside Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, and Zendaya. The film was released in theatres globally on July 17, 2026, and has made $1.296 billion worldwide as of now.
Her fourth movie of the year is The End of Oak Street, which was released in theaters on August 14, 2026. Directed by David Robert Mitchell, she plays Denise Platt in the sci-fi thriller. Her upcoming film, Verity, is set to release in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2026. Based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, Hathaway plays the role of Verity Crawford, a successful writer. Her upcoming projects also include Alone at Dawn and The Princess Diaries 3.
