The original The Princess Diaries , starring a then-unknown Anne Hathaway and the iconic Julie Andrews, was only expected to be a modest hit when it debuted in 2001. However, its runaway commercial success spawned a sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement , in 2004. Although a capstone to make it a trilogy was discussed, it never got off the ground... until now. The Princess Diaries 3 is reportedly in development, so get ready for another trip to Genovia.

Back in 2022, things were not looking hopeful for a third film. When Julie Andrews (who played Queen Clarisse in the first two films) was honored with an AFI Life Achievement Award, she shot down rumors of a three-quel. Noting that acclaimed director Gary Marshall, who helmed the first two, had passed away in 2016, she tol

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