“Princess Diaries 3” Announcement Sparks Nostalgia and Social Media Frenzy [Video]

It’s official! The Queen is heading back to Genovia.

Actress Anne Hathaway recently announced that the trilogy to the “Princess Diaries” film is in the works. Known as Mia Thermopolis in the movie, Hathaway shared the exciting news on Instagram, which quickly caught the attention of fans.

In the post, Hathaway is seen lounging in a chair, holding up one finger with a clip from the original film flashes as her character saying the infamous “Shut Up!” line.  The playful tease continues with the actress repeating the same gesture but saying “two.” The moment is followed up by a scene from “Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement,” but with Julia Andrews, who plays Hathaway’s grandmother, says the “Shut Up” phrase. Lastly, ends the video by raising three fingers and adding a final “Shut Up” as the movie’s theme song plays.

“Miracles happen. Back to Genovia with @adeleblim @disney @somewherepictures. The fairy tale continues,” Hathaway captioned the post.

The original Disney movie instantly became a huge hit after its 2001 release. The series follows Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway) as a quirky and awkward teen who learns of her royal background from her grandmother (Andrews).  Shortly after, Mia is quickly thrust into her position and claims her title as the Queen of Genovia. The film left a lasting impression thanks to its humor and lighthearted drama. Since the third installment of the film was announced, fans have been going crazy, sharing excitement about the nostalgia the flick will bring. See how social media users reacted to the announcement below:

welcome back Queen of Genovia pic.twitter.com/JBluPpnRl8

— 2000s (@PopCulture2000s) October 5, 2024

With all this talk of Princess Diaries 3, there better be Chris Pine in it too.
Don’t bring Anne and leave Chris please, thankyeww!!!

— Shevincible (@HRH_Deinre) October 5, 2024

Princess Diaries 3 better be in the theatre. None of that straight to streaming shit. I want a theatrical release and worldwide press tour. Billion dollars at the box office from me alone.

— Caroline Renard (@carolinerenard_) October 4, 2024

Princess Diaries franchise just takes me back to them preteen days so heavily… I watched it the other day and legit started tearing up like omg wow I remember the feeling of watching it for the first time 🤣😭

— Bebé Tigre the Espolón Don (@AujaBomaye) October 5, 2024

I’m say this now princess diaries 3 better NOT be a musical 😒

— nessa (@KissOnMy_Beauty) October 5, 2024

Princess diaries 3 confirmed?? SHUT UP

— (╰ (•̀ᵥ..ᵥ•́) ╯) (@miyukisdiary) October 5, 2024

Either princess diaries 3 airs in cinema or i riot. Imma so sat

— Norah ★ (@norahjreads) October 5, 2024

ANNE HATHAWAY CONFIRMED WE ARE GETTING A PRINCESS DIARIES THREE BITCH THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— Yee Hawncé (@big_fine_724) October 5, 2024

Disney is making a princess diaries 3 pic.twitter.com/As59MKzYEH

— Jordan 🐰 (@iamj0rdxn) October 5, 2024

Me finding out Princess Diaries 3 is happening with Anne Hathaway coming back as the Queen of Genovia: 🙌🏽😭pic.twitter.com/XZRJirQdyQ

— 𝙶𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚕𝚕𝚎✖️✖️//💥⏳🥀🐉 TROP S2 ERA💍🧝‍♀️ (@giselleb1234) October 4, 2024