View gallery Image Credit: Everett Collection The Princess Diaries remains a beloved film for millions of millennials and Gen-Z kids, and we're finally getting a third movie, according to Variety. The film's star, Anne Hathaway, later shared the news on Instagram on Friday, October 4, 2024. The original Disney movie, released in 2001, became an instant hit. Based on Meg Cabot's best-selling books, it follows the story of Mia Thermopolis, an ordinary girl who discovers she's the princess of Genovia. The Princess Diaries launched Anne into stardom and blessed audiences with one of the best onscreen duos: Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews as Mia and Queen Clarissa Renaldi. Following the success of the original film, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement was released in 2004. Since then, fans have been eagerly demanding a third movie. Recently, there's been more buzz than ever about The Princess Diaries 3. Hollywood Life has everything you need to know about the highly anticipated sequel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anne Hathaway (@annehathaway) Will There Be A Princess Diaries 3? Julie Andrews and Anne Hathaway in 'The Princess Diaries 2.' (Everett Collection) Talk of The Princess Diaries 3 has been happening since 2016. Director Garry Marshall was planning a third movie. "I was with Anne Hathaway a couple weeks ago. It looks like we want to do The Princess Diaries 3 in Manhattan," Garry told People in March 2016. The legendary director passed away a few months later in July 2016 due to complications of pneumonia after suffering a stroke. There was also a script at one point. "There is a script for the third movie... There is a script," Anne revealed on Watch What Happens Live in 2019. Details about the plot in the script have been kept under wraps. The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement ended with Mia becoming Queen of Genovia and getting her foot-popping happily ever after with Nicholas. A third movie could take elements of Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries book series and possibly introduce Mia's half-sister Olivia Grace. On November 16, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that a third movie was finally in the works at Disney! While the movie is being written by Aadrita Mukerji (Reacher, Supergirl), "It's not clear whether Anne Hathaway will reprise her role as the down-to-earth royal Mia Thermopolis in the new installment". It's also not clear if Julie Andrews will reprise her role. But Anne has expressed interest in returning to the franchise - she also said Julie would be down to do another movie. In 2024, Mia Thermopolis herself shared the news via Instagram after Variety confirmed it. "Miracles happen. Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues," the actress captioned the post shared on October 4, 2024. Princess Diaries 3 Release Date As of now, there is no official release date for the third film, which will be directed by Adele Lim. The director told Variety, "As a diehard fan of the original 'Princess Diaries,' I'm beyond excited to be a part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life." She added, "We look forward to celebrating its core tenants of female power, joy and mentorship with audiences worldwide." Who Is in the Princess Diaries 3 Cast? Although the cast list has not been revealed yet, the main cast from The Princess Diaries films is fully on board to return for The Princess Diaries 3. "I want to do it. Julie [Andrews] wants to do it. Debra Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it. We all really want it to happen," Anne said on Watch What Happens Live in 2019. "It's just we don't want to unless it's perfect, because we love it just as much as you guys love it. It's as important to us as it is to you, and we don't want to deliver anything until it's ready, but we're working on it, so..." Julie admitted in 2020 that she'd be "up" to return as Clarisse, but nothing was set in stone yet. "I heard that there might be one," she said on The Talk. "It's long been talked about but nothing sort of been on my desk or anything like that. I think I would [do it]. I'm getting awfully old and crotchety. I'm not sure if it's the right timing, but I think to work with Annie [Anne Hathaway] would be lovely again, and sure I'd be up for it." "I'm getting awfully old and crotchety. I'm not sure if it's the right timing, but I think to work with Annie [Hathaway] would be lovely again. And yeah, sure I would be up for it." - @JulieAndrews on a potential "Princess Diary 3" movie. pic.twitter.com/0qY07FlFMi - The Talk (@TheTalkCBS) April 27, 2020 She added, "I think we should wait for-if a script comes in, let's wait for that. Of course, we wouldn't have the wonderful Garry Marshall who was the director. He's passed. And he was really the nuts and bolts of it all." Julie was again asked about returning for a third film at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles before she received the AFI Life Achievement Award in June 2022. "I don't know, I