"Mother Mary": Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel Star in A24's Pop Thriller

The first trailer has arrived for the highly anticipated A24 film Mother Mary, a "psychosexual pop thriller" from writer/director David Lowery. The movie stars Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel in a dramatic, intense story about fame, creativity, and betrayal.

Mother Mary is scheduled for a theatrical release in Spring 2026.

The Premise: A Pop Star's Crisis

The film centers on Anne Hathaway as "Mother Mary," an iconic pop superstar who is on the verge of a major comeback performance. Suffering an existential crisis, she reaches out to her estranged best friend and former visionary costume designer, Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel).

What unfolds is more than just a reunion. Long-buried wounds and jealousies rise to the surface as the two navigate a complex relationship where creativity, reliance, and rivalry collide. The trailer hints at a dark, intense power struggle, with one character ominously stating, "There may only be one of us left standing when this is over".

The Cast and Music

The film boasts a powerhouse cast and production team:

• Anne Hathaway as the titular pop diva "Mother Mary."

• Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm, the costume designer.

• Hunter Schafer as Hilda, Sam's assistant.

• FKA Twigs, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, and Sian Clifford also appear.

The music for the film is a major draw, featuring original songs written and produced by music heavyweights Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX, as well as performer FKA Twigs.

Production Buzz

Director David Lowery (known for The Green Knight and A Ghost Story) has described the film as "a weird, weird film" and one of the hardest projects he's ever worked on. Hathaway spoke of the intense, transformative experience of filming, including recording the songs while the film was in post-production.