Anne Hathaway Confirms Return for "Princess Diaries 3" with Director Adele Lim Directing

Development on “Princess Diaries 3” is finally moving forward.

Adele Lim (“Joy Ride,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Raya and the Last Dragon”) has been tapped to direct the third installment of the franchise.

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

The entry is produced by Debra Martin Chase, who originated the film franchise starring Anne Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, the down-to-earth teen-turned-queen of the fictional kingdom of Genovia, and Julie Andrews as her regal grandmother. 

Hathaway will also produce under her Somewhere Pictures banner. Naia Cucukov (Lim’s producing partner at 100 Tigers, both pictured above) will executive produce the film alongside Melissa Stack.

Hathaway shared her excitement and confirmed her return by posting on social media a video reciting her iconic quote from the franchise, “Shut up ,".

"Miracles happen ✨👑 Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues ❤️‍🔥," she wrote on Instagram.

“Princess Diaries 3” has been in development since 2022.

Last year, Hathaway shared an update about the long-awaited movie’s progress in an interview with V Magazine. 

“We’re in a good place,” Hathaway teased. “There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”

Flora Greeson is writing the script. While plot details haven’t been confirmed, but the threequel is expected to continue the story in 2001’s “The Princess Diaries” and the 2004 sequel “Royal Engagement” rather than rebooting the series.