Princess Diaries 3 Receives Script Breakthrough Amid Pregnancy

Anne Hathaway confirmed that the long-awaited third installment of *The Princess Diaries* franchise is back on track after the previous screenplay was discarded. The actress, who will reprise her role as Queen Mia Thermopolis, said the team has found a new direction that “feels really good” and positions the project for a future production schedule, though no filming dates or release window have been set.

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Disney first announced a third film in October 2024, reviving the series that debuted in 2001 and was followed by *The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement* in 2004. The original movies, directed by Garry Marshall, together grossed roughly $300 million worldwide. After years of development, a script was reported in 2022, but recent comments indicate that version was scrapped in favor of a fresh narrative.

Anne Hathaway Gives An Update On Disney’s “The Princess Diaries 3”

• Anne Hathaway – Oscar-winning actress, returning as Mia Thermopolis/Queen Genovia.

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• Adele Lim – Director attached in 2024, known for *Crazy Rich Asians* and *Raya and the Last Dragon*.

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• Flora Greeson – Screenwriter credited with the current draft.

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• Producers – Debra Martin Chase, Naia Cucukov, and Melissa Stack oversee the project.

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• Meg Cabot – Author of the original novel series, who has publicly praised the latest script.

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• 2001 – *The Princess Diaries* released.

Anne Hathaway Gives An Update On Disney’s “The Princess Diaries 3”

• 2004 – *The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement* released.

Anne Hathaway Gives An Update On Disney’s “The Princess Diaries 3”

• 2022 – Hollywood Reporter first reported a script in development.

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• 2024 – Disney officially announced the sequel; Adele Lim hired as director; Flora Greeson named writer.

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• May 2024 – Lim discussed the franchise’s fan base at the Gold Gala.

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• July 2026 – Hathaway provided the latest update on SiriusXM’s “Radio Andy,” revealing the script overhaul and her third pregnancy.

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The combined box-office earnings of the first two films stand at approximately $300 million globally, underscoring the franchise’s commercial viability and the high expectations for a third entry.

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The revival taps into a nostalgic audience while aiming to attract new viewers on Disney+ and theatrical platforms. A successful sequel could reinforce Disney’s strategy of leveraging legacy properties, and the involvement of a director with recent blockbuster experience signals an intent to modernize the tone and appeal.

Anne Hathaway Gives An Update On Disney’s “The Princess Diaries 3”

Disney’s 2024 announcement confirmed the project’s green light and highlighted Hathaway’s return. Producers Chase, Cucukov, and Stack have indicated that the screenplay is being refined to meet “the high expectations” of fans. Lim told Variety that the team “just wants to make the story right because it is a franchise that is so beloved by so many people.” The studio has not released a production schedule or distribution plan.

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Commentary from industry observers notes that Hathaway’s pregnancy and competing commitments could further delay production, potentially extending the development timeline by several years. Some fans express concern that repeated script revisions may dilute the original charm of the series.

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All sources agree that the previous script was abandoned and a new draft is in place. However, no source provides a concrete timeline for filming, casting beyond Hathaway, or a definitive release date, leaving the project’s near-term outlook uncertain.

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• “I’m busy making baby No. 3 and that has sort of taken the place of knowing exactly when I can make Princess Diaries 3,” — Anne Hathaway, Actress

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• “I can say I think we had a story breakthrough. I think we are moving in the right direction. The script that we were working on — we kind of had to start over with this new direction, which is not the update I think anybody wants, but we all feel really good that this is gonna be the one.” — Anne Hathaway, Actress

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• “We just want to make the story right because it is a franchise that is so beloved by so many people,” — Adele Lim, Director

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• “Lim teased that fans of the original movies can expect “a lot of fun returns” from other cast members.” — Adele Lim, Director

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• “If I learned anything from [Devil Wears Prada 2], it’s that expectations are very, very high, and if you’re going to do it, you have to knock it out of the park.” — Anne Hathaway, Actress

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