Princess Diaries 3 officially in the works at Disney as third installment confirms director

A third installment of Princess Diaries will definitely be coming to the big screen as it's been revealed that Disney have hired Adele Lim to direct the next movie in the popular franchise, but there's still no confirmation on whether or not Anne Hathaway will return.

Hathaway, along with Julie Andrews, starred in 2001's The Princess Diaries plus its 2004 sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, and both films were directed by the late Garry Marshall, who died in 2016. 

Lim, who is best known for writing Crazy Rich Asians, told Variety in a statement: '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.

'We look forward to celebrating its core tenants of female power, joy and mentorship with audiences worldwide,' she added.

The script is being written by Flora Greeson, while the film is set to be produced by Debra Martin Chase, who originated the film franchise starring Hathaway as Mia Thermopolis, who is stunned when she discovers she is the heir apparent to the throne of Genovia. 

Princess Diaries 3 has been in development since 2022 and just last year, Hathaway shared her enthusiasm about the highly-anticipated film’s progress. 

During an interview with V Magazine, the 41-year-old Hollywood star said: 'We’re in a good place. There’s nothing to announce yet. But we’re in a good place.'

However, it seems The Devil Wears Prada actress is yet to officially sign on to the project - but that didn't stop fans hoping and praying.

Fans were delighted at the news of Lim and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their excitement, with one person posting: 'I just learned that there’s a Princess Diaries 3 in the works and I’m so excited that I’m too stunned to speak.'

Another said: 'I’ve wanted another Princess Diaries film my whole life no one will ruin this moment for me,' and a third person commented: 'WE’RE GETTING PRINCESS DIARIES 3. I CAN'T BELIEVE IT I'M SO HAPPY.'

A fourth posted: 'PRINCESS DIARIES 3 IS IN THE WORKS WE’RE GETTING PRINCESS DIARIES 3 YES YES YES YES YES THIS IS EVERYTHING TO ME!!!!!!! MY DREAMS CAME TRUE MY PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED THANK YOU!!!!!!!'

Someone else predicted the storyline and questioned: 'I wonder if Mia will have a child of her own in Princess Diaries 3.'   

And a different fan commented: 'Ok and now they're announcing Princess Diaries 3 is coming wtf EXCUSE ME????? WHAT IN THE WORLD IS HAPPENING RN not that i'm complaining bUT OMG OK LET ME JUST CATCH MY BREATH.'

The exciting news comes after Andrews, 89, suggested the third Princess Diaries movie may have been shelved. 

During an appearance on Today in March, the Sound of Music star offered her perspective on the third film and said: 'There was dialogue about it.

However, 'nothing had been realized. And I think I may be wrong, but I think it's been shelved now. I can't be sure.

'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. I don't like it when people milk and milk and milk the subject, you know, 'til it's dead,' she said.

'I'd be very happy if we did do another one. But I don't expect to.'