By royal decree, we are all set to return to the principality of Genovia! Yes, you heard it right — after two decades of anticipation, Disney's much-talked-about Princess Diaries 3 is officially in the works. According to Deadline, Adele Lim, the writer of Raya And The Last Dragon and director of Joy Ride, has signed on to helm the third installment of Disney's cherished '00s royal saga. Additionally, an Instagram post from Queen Mia herself, Anne Hathaway, seems to confirm the return of the star who made the role iconic. Hathaway's post reads: "The fairy tale continues," accompanied by a video featuring her character Mia Thermopolis uttering her famous "shut up!" line from the first two films, followed by Hathaway herself repeating the line over screen grabs announcing the third film — a clear confirmation of her return.
In her own statement, director Lim expressed her excitement: “As a diehard fan of the original Princess Diaries, I’m beyond thrilled to be part of bringing the third iteration of this beloved franchise to life. We look forward to celebrating its core themes of female empowerment, joy, and mentorship with audiences worldwide.” At this point, details about Lim's film are scarce, except for the fact that Flora Greeson has been enlisted to pen the script. Regardless of whether other familiar faces will join this long-awaited trilogy finale, the prospect of seeing Anne Hathaway, under the guidance of a filmmaker known for creating strong female-led films, is certainly something to celebrate. And for any skeptics, we echo Mia Thermopolis' timeless advice: "Shut up!"
