Anne Hathaway is set to have a blockbuster 2026, and kicking things off for the celebrated actress is Mother Mary.
In the weeks that follow, we’ll see Anne on the big screen in The Devil Wears Prada 2, Verity, The Odyssey, and Flowervale Street, and while all of those films are on our watchlist, we’re desperate to see the psychological thriller that is Mother Mary.
Here’s everything we know about the upcoming film, from the plot and cast to the release date.
Plot
Anne Hathaway in Mother Mary. Pic: A24
Mother Mary follows a popstar who abruptly ends her tour after suffering an emotional crisis.
As she steps away from the spotlight, she finds herself with time to reconnect with her past. Enter Sam, a fashion designer, who just happens to be the creative force behind Mary’s public image and persona.
In this psychological thriller, their reunion sets the tone for a deep delve into identity, fame, and what happens when cracks begin to show in the flawless facade you’ve constructed for yourself.
Cast
Anne Hathaway in Mother Mary. Pic: A24
Anne Hathaway, ‘mother’ herself, if you will, stars as Mary in the A24 project. Michaela Coel joins the film as Sam Anselm, the fashion designer.
Also listed as part of the cast are Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer, singer FKA Twigs, Kaia Gerber, and Chris Evans’ wife, Alba Baptista.
What are fans saying?
Anne Hathaway in Mother Mary. Pic: A24
Fans are in agreement that Mother Mary is very Black Swan-esque, and that’s a verdict we welcome.
‘Sweet, I’m in. Shades of Black Swan and Smile with a Gaga influence? Worth a look,’ one YouTube user penned, as another wrote: ‘This looks like another Black Swan type of movie, and I’m all for it.’
Others are gagged over the costumes and the soundtrack that have been teased thus far in the trailers.
Anne Hathaway in Mother Mary. Pic: A24
‘Oh, this soundtrack is gonna be lethal,’ someone commented, as another penned: ‘The outfit in the beginning is absolutely everything.’
And then there are the Anne Hathaway fans who are frothing at the mouth for anything ‘mother’ is in.
‘MOTHER ANNE HATHAWAY IS HERE !!!,’ one wrote. ‘OH ANNE HATHAWAY IS DEFINITELY MOTHER,’ someone else commented. Fair.
Release date
The release date is fast-approaching. Mother Mary is set to premiere in cinemas on April 17, 2026.
Watch the trailer for Mother Mary below: