Anne Hathaway has said Disney is continuing to develop The Princess Diaries 3, but that progress is taking time because the studio wants to meet the expectations of its family audience. Her comments at D23 2026 offer reassurance that the long-awaited sequel remains active, while acknowledging fans’ frustration over the extended delay.

It has been 22 years since The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement reached cinemas. Hathaway confirmed in 2024 that she planned to return as Mia Thermopolis, but Julie Andrews said this week that she does not intend to reprise her role, leaving uncertainty over how the film will address Queen Clarisse’s absence.