Disney has officially confirmed that The Princess Diaries’ third installment is in the works, with Adele Lim, known for her work on Crazy Rich Asians, stepping in to direct.
Anne Hathaway has confirmed that she will be back for Princess Diaries 3 after years of teasing. On Friday, she shared her excitement on Instagram, posting a video where she recreates her iconic line “shut up!” from the original The Princess Diaries.
Lim, a self-proclaimed fan of the original, expressed her excitement to Variety: “As a diehard fan of The Princess Diaries, I’m beyond thrilled to help bring the third chapter of this beloved franchise to life.
We’re excited to celebrate its core themes of female empowerment, joy, and mentorship with fans around the world.”
The script for Princess Diaries 3 is being penned by Flora Greeson, with Debra Martin Chase, the producer of the original two films, set to return.
The first two films, directed by the late Garry Marshall, introduced audiences to Mia, a regular teenager who discovers she’s the heir to the throne of Genovia, quickly becoming a beloved classic.
It has been steadily developing since 2022, and fans were thrilled when Anne Hathaway herself expressed optimism about the project.
In an interview with V Magazine last year, the actress said, “We’re in a good place. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”
