This is the year of Zendaya, as many have already declared 2026. The actress has at least five big projects coming out this year, and she’ll be starring alongside actors such as Robert Pattinson and Anne Hathaway, who will also be seen on the big screen multiple times in 2026.
From The Drama, for which Zendaya dressed in themed outfits of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue during the press tour, to Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Dune: Part Three, there will be no shortage of the fashionable Challengers star.
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For those that see The Drama this weekend and wonder what Zendaya will be up to next, find a list of her projects coming out this year and beyond.
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‘The Drama’ – April 3
Image Credit: A24/Everett Collection By now, most have heard the buzz about A24’s The Drama, directed by Kristoffer Borgli and starring Zendaya alongside Robert Pattinson. The film follows a happily engaged couple whose wedding week takes a sharp turn after what seems to be a confession from the bride-to-be.
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‘Euphoria’ Season 3 – April 12
Image Credit: HBO Zendaya will reprise her Emmy-winning role of Rue in the third and likely final season of HBO Max’s Euphoria, which also stars Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney (who has quite an upcoming film slate of her own), Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow and more. Season 3 of Euphoria premieres April 12, 2026.
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‘The Odyssey’ – July 17
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ – July 31
Image Credit: Sony Holland and Zendaya will reprise their roles of Peter Parker and MJ, respectively in the latest iteration of the Spider-Man films that fit into the Marvel Cinematic Universe come summer. The tough part will be watching MJ not remember Peter Parker after the consequences of the spell he asked Dr. Strange to Cast in No Way Home (2021).
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‘Dune: Part Three’ – December 18
Image Credit: Warner Bros. Zendaya will reprise her role as Chani in the conclusion to Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy. The third film arrives in theaters December 18, 2026 alongside Avengers: Doomsday, which we could also see Zendaya’s MJ in if the MCU connections are to be believed.
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‘Be My Baby’ – Ronnie Spector Movie
Image Credit: Matt Morris/Getty A24 has another project in the works with the megastar, whose next project after she goes into hiding for a bit might be the movie about the life of singer Ronnie Spector, currently titled Be My Baby. Barry Jenkins is on board to direct the film with Dave Kajganich writing the original screenplay.
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‘Shrek 5’ – Theaters – 2027
Image Credit: DreamWorks Zendaya will lend her voice to the upcoming fifth Shrek film, playing the daughter of the titular ogre (voiced by Mike Myers) and his beloved Fiona (Cameron Diaz). Eddie Murphy will also reprise his role as Donkey. Marcello Hernández and Skyler Gisondo will voice the brothers of Zendaya’s characters.
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