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Julie Andrews Declines Princess Diaries 3 Role; Filming Delayed

8/12/2026

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Julie Andrews, 90, told TODAY.com on Aug. 10, 2026 she will not reprise Queen Clarisse in The Princess Diaries 3.
She said the sequel now focuses on Princess Mia and it is “too late” for her.
Disney confirmed Adele Lim will direct and Anne Hathaway will return as Queen Mia.
Hathaway said on Radio Andy in July 2026 a script breakthrough exists but her pregnancy delays filming, leaving the sequel in pre-production with no release date.

History

Historical Context

Disney’s 2001 G-rated comedy The Princess Diaries, directed by Garry Marshall and starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews, surprised critics by earning $165.3 million worldwide and reviving Andrews’ film career after her 1964 Disney debut. Its unexpected box-office success sparked a franchise and a 2004 sequel, establishing a template Disney now revisits for the planned 2026 follow-up.

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Julie Andrews, 90, told TODAY.com on Aug. 10, 2026 she will not reprise Queen Clarisse in The Princess Diaries 3.
She said the sequel now focuses on Princess Mia and it is “too late” for her.
Disney confirmed Adele Lim will direct and Anne Hathaway will return as Queen Mia.
Hathaway said on Radio Andy in July 2026 a script breakthrough exists but her pregnancy delays filming, leaving the sequel in pre-production with no release date.

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