Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Princess Diaries 3: Anne Hathaway Returns as Mia Thermopolis
Anne Hathaway is coming back to play a princess in a new movie called The Princess Diaries 3.
Her character is named Mia Thermopolis, and she became a princess in the first movie.
Anne told fans at a big Disney event, called D23, that the team is working hard on the new film.
She thanked everyone for loving the movies and for quoting their favorite lines to her.
She even joked about a funny line from the movie that mentions the word 'Gabbana.'
Anne will also receive a special honor called a Disney Legends Award.
The very first Princess Diaries movie came out in 2001, based on a book by Meg Cabot.
It was directed by Garry Marshall and lots of people loved it.
Fans are very excited and say they cannot wait to see more of the princess story.
Anne Hathaway will reprise her role as Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries 3, announced at the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
Hathaway said the team is 'working hard' on the film and thanked fans for keeping the characters close to their hearts.
Hathaway is set to be honored at the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on Sunday.
The original The Princess Diaries (2001) was directed by Garry Marshall, written by Gina Wendkos, and based on Meg Cabot's 2000 novel.
Fans reacted with excitement online, with comments such as 'So ready to return to Genovia.'
Disney's announcement is part of a wave of returning franchises including Frozen, Ice Age, and Lilo & Stitch.
At the event, Hathaway joked about being quoted the line 'SHUT UP!' and said she loves it.
Hathaway's appearance at the Disney Entertainment Showcase, along with the Princess Diaries 3 news, excited attendees.
- Who
- Anne Hathaway, who will return as Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries 3, with the original film credited to director Garry Marshall, screenwriter Gina Wendkos, and author Meg Cabot.
- What
- Disney announced The Princess Diaries 3 at its D23 fan event, and Anne Hathaway confirmed she is reprising her role as Mia Thermopolis.
- When
- The announcement was made during the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event; Hathaway is to be honored at the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on Sunday.
- Where
- D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, at the Disney Entertainment Showcase.
- Why
- Disney is bringing back popular franchises, and fans' enduring love for the series; Hathaway thanked the fanbase for keeping the characters close to their hearts over the years.
- Film
- The Princess Diaries 3
- Returning lead
- Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis
- Announced at
- D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
- Production status
- Team is 'working hard' on the film, per Anne Hathaway
- Original film release year
- 2001
- Original director
- Garry Marshall
- Original screenwriter
- Gina Wendkos
- Source material
- Meg Cabot's 2000 novel The Princess Diaries
- Related honor
- Disney Legends Awards Ceremony on Sunday