Princess Diaries 3: The Beloved Franchise Returns

A Royal Announcement

By royal decree, we shall all be returning to the principality of Genovia! After two whole decades of waiting, Disney’s long-rumored Princess Diaries 3 is officially happening. According to Deadline, Raya And The Last Dragon writer and Joy Ride director Adele Lim has signed up to direct the third movie in Disney’s beloved ’00s royal franchise.

A Follow-Up from Queen Mia

A follow-up Instagram post from Queen Mia herself, Anne Hathaway, looks to confirm the Idea Of You star’s return to the role that made her famous. Check it out:

“The fairy tale continues,” wrote Hathaway in her Instagram post, which has attached a video of the actor’s Mia Thermopolis saying her iconic “shut up!” from the first two films, before reiterating the line a third time herself over screen grabs of the third film’s announcement — a reprisal confirmation if ever we saw one, to be sure! Elsewhere, in her own statement accompanying the movie’s announcement, director Lim said the following:

“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. We look forward to celebrating its core tenants of female power, joy and mentorship with audiences worldwide.”

The Future of the Franchise

At this stage, we know precious little else about Lim’s film beyond the fact that Flora Greeson has been enlisted to handle the script. But frankly, whether any more familiar faces will be around for this long-in-the-works trilogy capper or not, a third audience with actual queen Anne Hathaway, guided by a filmmaker who knows a thing or two about making movies with strong women front and centre, is to be celebrated. And to any naysayers, we defer to Mia Thermopolis’ evergreen wisdom when we say, with love, “Shut up!”

Conclusion

The return of the Princess Diaries franchise is a welcome one, and fans of the series will be thrilled to see Anne Hathaway reprise her iconic role as Queen Mia. With Adele Lim at the helm and Flora Greeson handling the script, there’s plenty to look forward to in this long-awaited sequel.

FAQs

* When is Princess Diaries 3 scheduled for release?
+ Unfortunately, no release date has been announced yet.
* Will any other familiar faces return for the third installment?
+ As of now, only Anne Hathaway has confirmed her return, but we’ll have to wait and see if any other beloved characters will make an appearance.
* What can we expect from the story of Princess Diaries 3?
+ At this stage, not much is known about the plot, but fans can expect more of the same blend of humor, heart, and royal hijinks that made the first two films so beloved.