Anne's recent rom-com success sparks anticipation for this Disney sequel
Anne Hathaway's latest romantic comedy, The Idea of You, has been a hit with audiences, fueling excitement for her potential return in an upcoming Disney sequel. In the recent film, Hathaway portrays Soléne, a 40-year-old single mother who embarks on a romance with boy band star Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), despite facing public and personal criticism. The movie has received rave reviews for its fresh take on love and the palpable chemistry between its cast.
'The Idea of You' scored high on Rotten Tomatoes
The Idea of You has scored an impressive Certified Fresh rating of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, marking one of Hathaway's best scores to date. This success is seen as a promising sign for Hathaway's next potential romantic role. The Love & Other Drugs star is soon set to be seen as Mia Thermopolis of Genovia in The Princess Diaries 3 again.
Disney has revived 'The Princess Diaries' after two decades
After more than two decades of dormancy, Disney announced in 2022 that it would be reviving The Princess Diaries franchise with a third installment. And the new project won't be a reboot of the original films but a follow-up. The original films followed the journey of Thermopolis, going from a socially awkward teenager to the queen of the fictional country of Genovia. However, there has been no official confirmation that Hathaway will reprise her role in the sequel.
Hathaway's potential return to 'The Princess Diaries'
Despite the uncertainty, Hathaway has been providing optimistic updates on The Princess Diaries 3, suggesting her involvement in some capacity. Her recent success in the romantic comedy genre has heightened anticipation for her possible return as our beloved queen. If Hathaway does return for The Princess Diaries 3, it would mark a career first: the first time she has appeared in more than two movies from the same franchise.