Mother Mary 2026

Mother Mary is a 2026 musical psychological drama written and directed by David Lowery. Known for films such as The Green Knight and A Ghost Story, Lowery takes a very different approach here, blending music, emotion, and psychological drama into an intimate character study. The film stars Anne Hathaway as an internationally famous pop star and Michaela Coel as the fashion designer who once played a defining role in her career. Supporting performances come from Hunter Schafer, FKA twigs, Jessica Brown Findlay, Kaia Gerber, and Alba Baptista.

• Release Date: April 17, 2026 (Limited), April 24, 2026 (Wide)
• Director: David Lowery
• Genre: Musical, Psychological Drama, Thriller
• Runtime: 112 Minutes
• Studio/Platform: Homebird Productions, augenschein Filmproduktion
• Distributor: A24
• Language: English
• Country: United States, Germany

Storyline

After years away from the spotlight, global pop superstar Mother Mary is preparing for the biggest comeback of her career. But beneath the glamorous image lies a woman still carrying the weight of painful memories and unresolved guilt.

In search of the perfect look for her return, Mary reconnects with Sam Anselm, the costume designer and close friend who helped shape her rise to fame. Their reunion quickly becomes more than a professional collaboration, as long-buried emotions and old wounds begin to surface.

As the two women revisit the past, they are forced to confront the choices that changed their lives and the complicated bond they once shared. Told through striking musical performances and dreamlike imagery, Mother Mary explores fame, identity, forgiveness, and the emotional cost of living in the public eye.

Cast

• Anne Hathaway as Mother Mary
• Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm
• Hunter Schafer as Hilda
• FKA twigs as Imogen
• Jessica Brown Findlay as Tessa
• Kaia Gerber as Nikki
• Atheena Frizzell as Emily
• Alba Baptista as Miel Contrera
• Sian Clifford as Jade
• Isaura Barbé-Brown as Kyla

Production Details

David Lowery not only directed Mother Mary but also wrote the screenplay and served as one of the producers. The film was shot in Germany and features cinematography by Andrew Droz Palermo and Rina Yang, whose work gives the movie its distinctive visual style. The score was composed by Daniel Hart, while original songs were created by Jack Antonoff, Charli XCX, and FKA twigs. Anne Hathaway performs the film’s original songs herself, having spent years preparing vocally and physically for the demanding role.

Rather than telling a conventional music-industry story, Mother Mary focuses on the emotional relationship between its two lead characters. The film mixes concert performances with surreal imagery and psychological tension, creating a story that feels both intimate and visually ambitious. Its themes of fame, identity, friendship, and personal redemption have made it one of A24’s most talked-about releases of 2026.

Release Date & Where to Watch

Mother Mary received a limited theatrical release on April 17, 2026, before expanding to theaters across the United States on April 24, 2026, through A24. Following its theatrical run, the film became available on premium video-on-demand platforms, with streaming availability varying by region.