The fashion and film worlds are currently vibrating with a singular name: Anne Hathaway. Between the long-awaited return of a cinematic titan and a radical new collaboration with A24, Hathaway is proving that her range is as limitless as the luxury brands she represents.
The Return of the Queen: The Devil Wears Prada 2
Nearly twenty years after the original redefined “groundbreaking” florals, the core four Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci are officially reuniting. Set for release on May 1, 2026, the sequel finds Miranda Priestly’s Runway empire grappling with the shifting tides of digital media and the decline of traditional magazines.
However, the real buzz centers on the film’s “Art of Arrival.” Hathaway has renewed her partnership with Mercedes-Benz, but with a significant technical upgrade. While the 2006 original featured the S-Class, the 2026 sequel elevates the stakes to the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.
- The Campaign: Titled “The Art of Arrival,” the collaboration positions the Maybach as a sanctuary of power.
- The Vehicle: The new 2026 Maybach S-Class features a revised 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 530 horsepower—a fitting throne for a fashion mogul.
- The Custom Touch: A one-of-a-kind MANUFAKTUR special edition Maybach, featuring a “Made to Measure” interior inspired by the film’s New York setting, is set to tour global premieres.
A Radical Pivot: David Lowery’s ‘Mother Mary’
If The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a celebration of established legacy, Hathaway’s other major 2026 project, Mother Mary, is a dive into the unknown. Directed by David Lowery (The Green Knight), this A24 production is a “psychosexual pop melodrama” that has already sent shockwaves through social media following its recent trailer debut.
Hathaway stars as the titular “Mother Mary,” a global pop megastar who suffers an existential crisis and seeks out an estranged friend and costume designer, played by Michaela Coel.
“I had to submit to being a beginner,” Hathaway noted regarding the role. “The humility of showing up every day knowing you’re going to suck… it was hard, the way transformational experiences can be hard.”
Why ‘Mother Mary’ is a Must-Watch:
- The Sound: Features original music by Charli xcx, Jack Antonoff, and FKA twigs. Hathaway herself performs seven original tracks on the soundtrack.
- The Edge: Unlike a standard biopic, the film leans into psychological tension, featuring ritualistic imagery and a “heightened glamour” that feels both lavish and unsettling.
- Release Date: Fans won’t have to wait long it’s slated for a limited release on April 17, 2026, before opening wide on April 24.
Hathaway’s 2026 Launch Calendar
| Film | Release Date | Key Theme | Notable Partnership |
| Mother Mary | April 17, 2026 | Psychosexual Pop Thriller | A24 / Charli xcx |
| The Devil Wears Prada 2 | May 1, 2026 | Fashion & Digital Legacy | Mercedes-Maybach |
Whether she’s stepping out of a Maybach in red stilettos or grappling with the weight of fame in a David Lowery fever dream, 2026 is the year Anne Hathaway reclaims her crown as Hollywood’s most versatile leading lady.
