By Lea Tran
Boston University News Service
As we approach the high season for entertainment releases, it seems we may be seeing a few of the same faces in the projects to come: Timothée Chalamet, Robert Pattison, Anne Hatheway, to name a few. But as more trailers are released and billboards are put up, it seems that actress Zendaya might take the win for the most movie poster features in 2026. Zendaya has already had a highly covered 2026 with her engagement to Tom Holland and the misinformation on her wedding — but we’re going to see a lot more of Zendaya as we head into the summer.
In an interview with Fandango, Zendaya said, “ I just hope people don’t get sick of me. And I really appreciate everyone who supports any of the movies or supports my career in any kind of way. I’m deeply appreciative, and I just hope you guys don’t get sick of me this year.”
Whether you’re a fan of the actress or the specific projects she’s a part of, here’s a list of the biggest projects that the Challengers star will be featured in this year.
“The Drama” – April 3
Released on April 3, “The Drama” is a romantic drama starring Zendaya and Robert Pattison in leading roles. Set in Boston, the movie follows a couple as they approach their wedding day. Things take a turn when Zendaya’s character reveals a secret to her groom-to-be. Already, the movie has a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Euphoria” Season 3 – April 12
In April, Zendaya will be reprising her role as Rue in “Euphoria.” This is the third season of the hit HBO TV show where Zendaya won two Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. The season will be set after a five year time jump exploring how the characters’ lives have changed and how the past may come back to haunt them, according to Dateline. Zendaya will star with returning cast members Alexa Demie, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Maude Apatow, along with newcomers Rosalía and Natasha Lyonne this season.
“The Odyssey” – July 17
It’s also going to be a Zendaya summer. She’ll be joining the star-studded cast list for Christopher Nolan’s much anticipated film “The Odyssey,” based on the poem by Homer. Zendaya will be playing goddess of wisdom, Athena. Other actors credited in the movie include Matt Damon, Anne Hatheway, Robert Pattison and Zendaya’s significant other Tom Holland.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” – July 31
Both her and Tom Holland are having a busy summer with the release of the latest installment of the “Spider-Man” series starring Holland as Peter Parker and Zendaya as MJ. The movie will take place after the events of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” as Peter Parker navigates a world where no one remembers him.
“Dune: Part Three” – December 28
Finally, to finish out the busy year, Zendaya will reprise her role as Chani in “Dune: Part 3.”The movie is based on the events in the book “Dune: Messiah” and will be the last film in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy adaptation.
With all these highly anticipated films and projects, we can also expect Zendaya to stun on the red carpet. Her and her stylist, Law Roach, are known for their method dressing outfits which she has done for previous projects like “Challengers,” “Space Jam,” and “Dune.”
Zendaya also hinted in her Fandango interview that she might be going on a break after this demanding year.
“Because I’ll tell you what, after this I’m disappearing for a little bit,” she said. “I’m going to have to go into hiding for just a little bit,” she said.
