Mother Mary (2026) is an A24 "epic pop melodrama" released in April 2026, written and directed by David Lowery. The film stars Anne Hathaway as Mother Mary, a fictional global pop icon, alongside Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm, her estranged best friend and costume designer.
Beyond the screen, the project is a music event in its own right: Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff and FKA Twigs wrote seven original songs for the film, all performed by Hathaway herself. For more on the star, see our Anne Hathaway biography.
Mother Mary — Movie Facts
Film: Mother Mary (2026)
Release Date: Limited theatrical release April 17, 2026; wide release April 24, 2026 (US and UK)
Director & Writer: David Lowery
Cast: Anne Hathaway as Mother Mary; Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm; Hunter Schafer; Kaia Gerber; Jessica Brown Findlay; Alba Baptista; Sian Clifford; FKA Twigs as Imogen
Runtime: 112 minutes (attributed)
Studio & Distributor: A24 (with Topic Studios)
Tagline: "This is not a ghost story. This is not a love story" (attributed)
Plot
According to A24's official synopsis, the film follows Mother Mary, a world-famous pop star played by Anne Hathaway, and Sam Anselm, her estranged best friend and costume designer played by Michaela Coel, as the two reunite on the eve of a career-defining concert. Billed by the studio as an "epic pop melodrama" and described in coverage as a "psychosexual pop thriller" (both attributed), the story unfolds through elaborate concert sequences built around the film's original songs. The film was shot in Germany and holds an approximate 71% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes (April 2026, per aggregator figures).
Soundtrack & Music
The Mother Mary soundtrack features seven original songs written by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff and FKA Twigs, all performed by Anne Hathaway. The confirmed songs are:
| Song | Details |
|---|---|
| "Burial" | Lead single; co-written by Anne Hathaway |
| "My Mouth Is Lonely For You" | Written by FKA Twigs; performed by Anne Hathaway |
The five remaining songs have not been publicly confirmed, and the full album tracklist is not yet fully public. The original score is by Daniel Hart. The soundtrack album, Mother Mary: Greatest Hits, was released via A24 Music on April 17, 2026. For more on the singer-songwriter behind the music, see our Charli XCX biography, and read our FKA Twigs news coverage. Fans of film music may also enjoy our Verity (2026) soundtrack guide.
Watch the Official Trailer
The official Mother Mary trailer, released via A24's YouTube channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mother Mary released?
Mother Mary was released in April 2026, with a limited theatrical release on April 17, 2026 and a wide release on April 24, 2026, in the US and UK. A streaming date has not been confirmed.
Who stars in Mother Mary?
Anne Hathaway stars as Mother Mary, a fictional pop star, with Michaela Coel as Sam Anselm, her estranged best friend and costume designer. The cast also includes Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, Sian Clifford and FKA Twigs as Imogen.
What songs are in Mother Mary?
The film features seven original songs written by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff and FKA Twigs, all performed by Anne Hathaway. Confirmed tracks include the lead single "Burial" (co-written by Hathaway) and "My Mouth Is Lonely For You" (written by FKA Twigs); the remaining five songs have not been publicly confirmed.
Where can I stream the Mother Mary soundtrack?
The soundtrack album, Mother Mary: Greatest Hits, was released via A24 Music on April 17, 2026. Availability on specific streaming platforms has not been confirmed at the time of writing.
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