Tom Cruise announces Days of Thunder sequel with Anne Hathaway after 38 years
Actor Tom Cruise has announced a Days of Thunder sequel and confirmed Anne Hathaway will join the film.
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Anne Hathaway
American actor Anne Hathaway continues to dominate global pop culture gossip following her recent surprise announcement regarding her personal life, all while anchoring a massive 2026 film calendar. The Brooklyn-born star is driving intense media engagement as she promotes director Christopher Nolan’s upcoming grand epic The Odyssey (2026) — releasing globally and in Indian theatres on July 17, 2026 — alongside intense excitement surrounding her return to the iconic fashion world for a highly anticipated sequel. Whilst steering these giant studio properties, Hathaway remains at the centre of Hollywood's biggest cinematic headlines.
Born Anne Jacqueline Hathaway on November 12, 1982, in Brooklyn, New York, she began her performance career in television before making her major breakthrough with the successful Disney comedy The Princess Diaries. This extensive background in family fare and mainstream features provided her with the distinct creative versatility that later assisted her transition into adult-oriented dramatic storytelling and award-winning musical performance in theatre.
Hathaway achieved a massive professional milestone earlier this year when she reprised her role as Andy Sachs for The Devil Wears Prada 2, reuniting with original cast members Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt. The pervasive production speculation surrounding her and the franchise reached a fever pitch when media outlets highlighted her script reactions and Streep's immense praise for Hathaway's firm stand on healthy body representation during the making of the sequel. Whilst navigating a packed release slate, she playfully balances a busy domestic life with husband Adam Shulman and their two sons, a dynamic that officially expanded in June 2026 when she shared a social media baby bump reveal to announce they are expecting their third child.
Beyond her epic commitments, the actor is expanding her dramatic footprint in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey (2026), sharing the screen with actors Matt Damon and Tom Holland. Additionally, Hathaway has disclosed an impressive slate of upcoming thriller and genre projects, including the psychological erotic thriller Verity slated for October 2026 and The Princess Diaries 3, ensuring her continued position at the forefront of major cinematic events.