The full trailer reveals twisted musical journey!
The first full trailer for A24’s highly anticipated Mother Mary has dropped, giving audiences their first glimpse of Anne Hathaway as a pop star haunted by demons and personal demons alike. Directed and written by David Lowery, the film promises a genre-bending mix of drama, music, and psychological tension that cements Lowery’s return to theatrical storytelling after five years.
Hathaway stars as Mother Mary, a pop sensation navigating fame, loss, and the complex relationships left in its wake. Central to the story is her fraught connection with fashion designer Sam, portrayed by Michaela Cole. The trailer teases a charged reunion as Mary seeks Sam’s help designing a new outfit, but their shared past marked by Mary cutting Sam out after achieving stardom makes their collaboration uncertain and electric.
The supporting cast includes Hunter Schafer, Jessica Brown Findlay, Sian Clifford, and FKA Twigs, rounding out a lineup poised to elevate the film’s musical and dramatic elements. The trailer hints at stage performances and a strong musical presence, yet makes clear that Mother Mary isn’t a conventional musical, ghost story, or romance. Instead, the film is described as a “prayer,” blending psychological depth, theatricality, and narrative experimentation in ways that only Lowery could envision.
For Hathaway, Mother Mary marks her first major film since The Idea of You, her acclaimed rom-com on Prime Video, while Cole makes her first theatrical appearance since Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Their characters’ tension is clearly the emotional core of the story, promising a dynamic clash that drives much of the drama.
Lowery, whose last theatrical release was The Green Knight, returns with a visually striking and enigmatic narrative. The trailer already showcases haunting imagery with Mary submerged in a bathtub, Sam meticulously cutting fabric for her dress, and an oppressive, almost ominous tone that hints at deeper mysteries to unravel.
Set to arrive in theaters in April 2026, Mother Mary promises to be a standout addition to A24’s catalog. Arriving as a twisted, musical, and psychologically charged film where fame, artistry, and personal demons collide in unforgettable ways.