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Anne Hathaway Returns as Queen of Genovia in 'Princess Diaries 3'

Entertainment5/10/2026
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Anne Hathaway will reprise her role as Mia Thermopolis in 'Princess Diaries 3', with Adele Lim directing. The film will follow Mia as the Queen of Genovia and production is likely to involve shooting in Europe.

Facts First

  • Anne Hathaway will reprise her role as Mia Thermopolis in the third 'Princess Diaries' film
  • Adele Lim is set to direct the project, which will take place in the fictional kingdom of Genovia
  • Mia Thermopolis will return as the Queen of Genovia in the story
  • Production will involve shooting in Europe, according to director Adele Lim
  • Adele Lim is the co-writer of 'Crazy Rich Asians' and is executive-producing a sequel series for HBO

What Happened

Anne Hathaway will reprise her role as Mia Thermopolis in 'Princess Diaries 3'. Adele Lim is set to direct the film, which will take place in the fictional kingdom of Genovia and follow Mia as its Queen. Director Adele Lim stated that production will involve shooting in Europe.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoyed the original films, you may soon have a new story to watch featuring a beloved character. The project could bring a familiar franchise back to theaters, offering a new family-friendly entertainment option.

What's Next

Production for 'Princess Diaries 3' is likely to begin with filming in Europe, as stated by the director. The film's development appears to be moving forward with a director and lead actress confirmed.

Perspectives

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The Filmmaker aims to honor the beloved franchise by evolving the narrative from a girl's story to a mature exploration of a queen in her 'full power'.
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TV Series Producers intend to use the 'Crazy Rich Asians' series to explore the diverse characters of Kevin Kwan's universe, treating his books as a 'North Star' while maintaining creative freedom.
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Cultural Commentators observe the absurdities of wealth, comparing the inclusion of an Olympian's javelin in a shopping spree to buying 'Michael Jordan's game shoes'.
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Social Observers note the personal friction caused by Daniel Dae Kim's repetitive playing of the 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' soundtrack.