Looks like Genovia isn’t done yet… at least not in Anne Hathaway’s head.
While Hollywood is busy digging up old hits for sequels, The Princess Diaries 3 is still somewhere in that “almost happening but not really” zone. And now Hathaway herself has finally said what’s going on behind the scenes — and it’s a mix of hope, delay, and a bit of reality check.
She’s Ready — Like, Fully Ready
In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, Hathaway didn’t hesitate. She straight up said she’s “100%” ready to return as Mia Thermopolis.
That’s not vague PR talk. That’s commitment.
She even mentioned that her team is actively working on it, trying to push the third film forward. But yeah… things didn’t go as smoothly as fans would’ve liked.
The Prada Sequel Kind of Took Over Everything
Here’s where things got messy.
Hathaway revealed that “The Devil Wears Prada 2” suddenly entered development and basically took all the attention. It wasn’t planned that way — it just… happened and took priority.
Because of that, focusing on both sequels at the same time became impossible. So Genovia had to wait.
That’s honestly how Hollywood works. One project moves, the other pauses. Not cancelled — just pushed aside.
So Where Does Princess Diaries 3 Actually Stand?
Right now, it’s not official. That’s the key thing.
No greenlight yet. No confirmed production. No shooting dates. Nothing locked.
But it’s also not dead. Far from it.
Hathaway made it clear that the intention is to make it next, and the script is slowly being worked on. Her words — they’re “chipping away at it.” Not rushing, not forcing.
And maybe that’s a good sign.
Why They’re Being Careful This Time
She also dropped something important — expectations.
After seeing how much pressure comes with sequels like Prada 2, Hathaway admitted that if they do this, it has to be done properly. Not just for nostalgia, not just to cash in.
It has to land. Hard.
Because let’s be real — The Princess Diaries isn’t just another film. For a lot of people, it’s childhood.
A Quick Throwback — Why This Franchise Still Matters
The original 2001 film, directed by Garry Marshall and based on Meg Cabot’s book, turned Hathaway into a star overnight.
Mia Thermopolis — awkward, relatable, suddenly royal — that story clicked instantly. Add Julie Andrews as the queen, and it became something bigger than expected.
Then came the 2004 sequel, which introduced Chris Pine (before he became… well, Chris Pine), and that one worked too. Not many sequels manage that.
So yeah, there’s history here. That’s why fans are still waiting.
What About The Rest of the Cast?
That’s still unclear.
Hathaway is in — that much we know. But whether Julie Andrews returns… or Chris Pine comes back… that’s still a big question mark.
Behind the camera, though, there’s movement. Crazy Rich Asians writer Adele Lim is reportedly attached as director, which could bring a fresh but emotional tone to the story.
So… Should Fans Get Excited Yet?
Carefully. Not fully.
This is one of those projects that’s alive, but not guaranteed. It’s being built slowly, piece by piece, and honestly, that might be the only way it works.
Rush it, and it fails. Take time, and maybe — just maybe — Genovia gets the comeback it deserves.
For now, all we really have is intent.
But sometimes, that’s how these things start — quietly, slowly… before suddenly becoming very real.
