Fans of the beloved Princess Diaries franchise have been eagerly awaiting news of a potential third installment, and it seems their patience may be rewarded. In a recent interview with V Magazine, Anne Hathaway, who starred as Mia Thermopolis in the first two films, dropped a tantalizing hint about the future of the series.
“We’re in a good place,” Hathaway revealed, before adding, “That’s all I can say. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.”
The Princess Diaries movies, which were released in 2001 and 2004, followed the story of Mia Thermopolis, a shy American teenager who discovers she is the heir to the throne of the fictional European kingdom of Genovia. The films, which also starred Julie Andrews as Mia’s grandmother, Queen Clarisse Renaldi, were a massive success, grossing over $300 million worldwide and becoming a cultural touchstone for a generation of fans.
Despite the excitement surrounding Hathaway’s comments, details about the potential third film remain scant. Last month, Julie Andrews, who played a critical role in the first two movies, seemed to pour cold water on the idea of a third installment.
“It’s quite a long time now since the two Diaries were done, and I’m not sure, but sometimes it’s best to leave a good thing alone,” Andrews told Today.com. “I don’t like it when people milk and milk and milk the subject, you know, ’til it’s dead.”
However, Andrews did leave the door open for a possible return, adding, “I’d be very happy if we did do another one. But I don’t expect to.”
While it remains to be seen whether The Princess Diaries 3 will come to fruition, fans can take heart in the fact that the key players seem to be open to the idea. With Hathaway’s star power and the enduring popularity of the franchise, it’s not hard to imagine a third film being a massive success.
For now, though, fans will have to wait and see what the future holds for Mia Thermopolis and the kingdom of Genovia. But with Hathaway’s cryptic comments and the lingering possibility of a return to the world of The Princess Diaries, there’s plenty of reason for optimism.
