Anne Hathaway's 'Mother Mary' Headed to Streaming After Limited Theatrical Release

The psychological thriller/drama/romance film features an original soundtrack with songs from Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA Twigs.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:51pm

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An extreme close-up of shimmering sequins and shards of reflective glass, capturing the high-fashion aesthetic and glamour of the 'Mother Mary' film through dramatic studio lighting and abstract, textural imagery.The luxurious textures and lighting of the 'Mother Mary' soundtrack and film evoke a sense of red-carpet glamour and pop star allure.Los Angeles Today

This spring, Anne Hathaway stars in the noir-ish film 'Mother Mary' as a dazzling pop star. The film, a psychological thriller/drama/romance, follows the relationship between Mary and her former fashion designer Sam Anselm, played by Michaela Coel. The film will have a limited theatrical release on April 17 before a wider release on April 24, and the 'Mother Mary: Greatest Hits' soundtrack featuring original songs is already available on streaming platforms. While A24 does not have its own streaming service, the film is expected to arrive on HBO Max around August, four months after its initial theatrical debut.

Why it matters

Anne Hathaway's return to singing in a lead role is highly anticipated by fans, and the film's unique blend of genres and the involvement of acclaimed musicians like Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA Twigs have generated significant buzz. The film's release strategy, with a limited theatrical window followed by streaming, is also noteworthy as the industry continues to adapt to changing consumer viewing habits.

The details

In 'Mother Mary,' Hathaway plays a dazzling pop star who needs her former fashion designer Sam Anselm, played by Michaela Coel, to stage a comeback tour. The film is described as a psychological thriller/drama/romance that explores the relationship between the two characters. The film will have a limited theatrical release in New York City and Los Angeles on April 17, before expanding to wider release on April 24. The 'Mother Mary: Greatest Hits' soundtrack, featuring original songs from Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA Twigs (who also stars in the film), is already available on streaming platforms like Spotify.

  • The film will have a limited theatrical release on April 17, 2026.
  • The film will have a wider theatrical release on April 24, 2026.
  • The 'Mother Mary: Greatest Hits' soundtrack is already available on streaming platforms.

The players

Anne Hathaway

An acclaimed American actress known for her roles in films like 'Les Misérables,' 'The Devil Wears Prada,' and 'Rachel Getting Married.'

Michaela Coel

A British actress, writer, and director known for her work on the critically acclaimed series 'I May Destroy You.'

Charli XCX

A British singer-songwriter who has contributed an original song to the 'Mother Mary: Greatest Hits' soundtrack.

Jack Antonoff

An American musician, songwriter, and record producer who has contributed an original song to the 'Mother Mary: Greatest Hits' soundtrack.

FKA Twigs

A British singer, songwriter, and actress who has contributed an original song to the 'Mother Mary: Greatest Hits' soundtrack and also stars in the film.

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What’s next

The film is expected to arrive on HBO Max around August 2026, approximately four months after its initial theatrical release.

The takeaway

Anne Hathaway's return to singing in a lead role, combined with the film's unique blend of genres and the involvement of acclaimed musicians, has generated significant buzz. The film's release strategy, with a limited theatrical window followed by streaming, also highlights the industry's ongoing adaptation to changing consumer viewing habits.