Anne Hathaway Just Became a Pop Star — And Mother Mary Is More Unsettling Than You Expected

Anne Hathaway is having the year of her life, and Mother Mary is just the opening act. The new trailer for A24‘s most talked-about film of 2026 has dropped — and it’s giving glamour, obsession, and genuine psychological dread all at once. Here’s everything you need to know.

What Is Mother Mary About?

The film follows Hathaway’s character, a famous pop icon preparing for a major comeback tour, whose life takes a complicated turn when she reconnects with her estranged best friend and former fashion designer, Sam, played by Michaela Coel.

Described as a “weird, weird film” by director David Lowery himself and “transformative” by its cast , this is far from a conventional music biopic. Think dark psychological thriller wrapped in sequins and stage lights.

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The Transformation Anne Hathaway Had to Earn

Hathaway doesn’t just play a pop star — she performs as one. In an interview with Vogue, Hathaway spoke about the demands of the role: “I had to submit to being a beginner. The humility of that — showing up every day knowing you’re going to suck. And it has to be okay.” Broadway World

The new trailer unveils the haunting single My Mouth Is Lonely For You — performed by Hathaway and written by FKA twigs — adding another layer of eerie beauty to what is shaping up to be one of 2026’s most singular cinematic experiences.

The film’s original songs are created by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA twigs, while the score is composed by Daniel Hart — a combination that practically guarantees the soundtrack will be just as talked-about as the film itself

Anne Hathaway’s Massive 2026

Mother Mary is just the start of an extraordinary year. She then returns to one of her most loved roles in The Devil Wears Prada 2, set to release on May 1, reuniting with Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt. In July, Hathaway will appear in The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s ancient Greek epic.

It’s shaping up to be her biggest year since winning the Oscar. Stay updated with our full coverage of Anne Hathaway’s 2026 film slate and catch our breakdown of the most anticipated A24 films of 2026 right here.

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