The third Princess Diaries movie is officially in development
19 june 2026 в 20:37
**Rewritten News:**
The film «The Princess Diaries» remains a favorite for millions of millennials and members of Generation Z, and according to Variety, we have finally been waiting for the third installment. The film’s star, Anne Hathaway, shared the news on Instagram on October 4, 2024. However, since then, not many updates have emerged.
The original Disney film, released in 2001, became an instant hit. It is based on the bestsellers by Meg Cabot and tells the story of Mia Thermopolis, an ordinary girl who discovers she is the princess of Genovia. «The Princess Diaries» made Anne a star and gifted audiences one of the best on-screen pairs: Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews as Mia and Queen Clarisse Renaldi.
Following the success of the original film, a sequel, «The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement», - was released in 2004. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited the third film. Recently, interest in «The Princess Diaries 3» has surged like never before. Hollywood Life has gathered all the information about the long-awaited sequel.
Talks about a third installment of «The Princess Diaries» have been ongoing since 2016. Director Garry Marshall planned to make the third film. «I was with Anne Hathaway a couple of weeks ago. It seems we want to do 'The Princess Diaries 3' in Manhattan», - Garry said in March 2016. The legendary director passed away a few months later, in July 2016, due to complications from pneumonia following a stroke.
At one point, there was even a script. «There is a script for the third film… It exists», - Anne admitted on the show Watch What Happens Live in 2019. Plot details are being kept under wraps. The second film concluded with Mia becoming the queen of Genovia and finding happiness with Nicholas. The third film may borrow elements from Meg Cabot’s book series and possibly introduce Mia’s half-sister, Olivia Grace.
On November 16, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter announced that the third film is finally in development at Disney! The script is being written by Aadrita Mukerji (Reacher, Supergirl), but «it is unclear whether Anne Hathaway will return to her role as the down-to-earth Queen Mia Thermopolis in the new film». It is also uncertain if Julie Andrews will return. However, Anne has expressed interest in returning to the franchise—she also mentioned that Julie would be happy to appear in the new film.
In 2024, Mia Thermopolis herself shared the news via Instagram following confirmation from Variety. «Miracles happen. We’re going back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues», - the actress wrote in a post published on October 4, 2024.
As of now, there is no official release date for the third film, which will be directed by Adele Lim. The director told Variety: «As a devoted fan of the original 'Princess Diaries,' I am beyond thrilled to be part of creating the third installment of this beloved franchise». She added, «We look forward to celebrating its core values—female empowerment, joy, and mentorship—with audiences around the world».
Although the cast list has not yet been revealed, the main team from the «Princess Diaries» films is fully prepared to return for the third installment. «I want to do it. Julie [Andrews] wants to do it. Our producer Debra Martin Chase wants to do it. We all really want this to happen», - Anne said on Watch What Happens Live in 2019. «We just don’t want to do it unless it’s perfect because we love it as much as you do. It’s as important to us as it is to you, and we don’t want to present anything until it’s ready, but we are working on it».
Julie admitted in 2020 that she would be «up for» returning as Clarisse, but nothing has been decided yet. «I've heard there might be something», - she said on The Talk. «It's been talked about for a long time, but nothing has been on my desk or anything like that. I think I would [agree]. I’m getting terribly old and grumpy. Not sure…»
The film «The Princess Diaries» remains a favorite for millions of millennials and members of Generation Z, and according to Variety, we have finally been waiting for the third installment. The film’s star, Anne Hathaway, shared the news on Instagram on October 4, 2024. However, since then, not many updates have emerged.
The original Disney film, released in 2001, became an instant hit. It is based on the bestsellers by Meg Cabot and tells the story of Mia Thermopolis, an ordinary girl who discovers she is the princess of Genovia. «The Princess Diaries» made Anne a star and gifted audiences one of the best on-screen pairs: Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews as Mia and Queen Clarisse Renaldi.
Following the success of the original film, a sequel, «The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement», - was released in 2004. Since then, fans have eagerly awaited the third film. Recently, interest in «The Princess Diaries 3» has surged like never before. Hollywood Life has gathered all the information about the long-awaited sequel.
Talks about a third installment of «The Princess Diaries» have been ongoing since 2016. Director Garry Marshall planned to make the third film. «I was with Anne Hathaway a couple of weeks ago. It seems we want to do 'The Princess Diaries 3' in Manhattan», - Garry said in March 2016. The legendary director passed away a few months later, in July 2016, due to complications from pneumonia following a stroke.
At one point, there was even a script. «There is a script for the third film… It exists», - Anne admitted on the show Watch What Happens Live in 2019. Plot details are being kept under wraps. The second film concluded with Mia becoming the queen of Genovia and finding happiness with Nicholas. The third film may borrow elements from Meg Cabot’s book series and possibly introduce Mia’s half-sister, Olivia Grace.
On November 16, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter announced that the third film is finally in development at Disney! The script is being written by Aadrita Mukerji (Reacher, Supergirl), but «it is unclear whether Anne Hathaway will return to her role as the down-to-earth Queen Mia Thermopolis in the new film». It is also uncertain if Julie Andrews will return. However, Anne has expressed interest in returning to the franchise—she also mentioned that Julie would be happy to appear in the new film.
In 2024, Mia Thermopolis herself shared the news via Instagram following confirmation from Variety. «Miracles happen. We’re going back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues», - the actress wrote in a post published on October 4, 2024.
As of now, there is no official release date for the third film, which will be directed by Adele Lim. The director told Variety: «As a devoted fan of the original 'Princess Diaries,' I am beyond thrilled to be part of creating the third installment of this beloved franchise». She added, «We look forward to celebrating its core values—female empowerment, joy, and mentorship—with audiences around the world».
Although the cast list has not yet been revealed, the main team from the «Princess Diaries» films is fully prepared to return for the third installment. «I want to do it. Julie [Andrews] wants to do it. Our producer Debra Martin Chase wants to do it. We all really want this to happen», - Anne said on Watch What Happens Live in 2019. «We just don’t want to do it unless it’s perfect because we love it as much as you do. It’s as important to us as it is to you, and we don’t want to present anything until it’s ready, but we are working on it».
Julie admitted in 2020 that she would be «up for» returning as Clarisse, but nothing has been decided yet. «I've heard there might be something», - she said on The Talk. «It's been talked about for a long time, but nothing has been on my desk or anything like that. I think I would [agree]. I’m getting terribly old and grumpy. Not sure…»
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