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Zendaya Joins Alex Garland's Sci-Fi Film at A24
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In Short: Zendaya will star in an untitled sci-fi film directed by Alex Garland for A24, set to begin production in 2027.
Zendaya has signed on to star in an untitled sci-fi film directed by Alex Garland for A24, with production set to begin in 2027.
The film will mark another collaboration between Zendaya and A24, following the success of 'The Drama' and the HBO series 'Euphoria.'
Garland, known for his work on 'Ex Machina,' 'Annihilation,' and 'Devils,' will return to his sci-fi roots with this project.
Zendaya's upcoming projects include reprising her role as Chani in 'Dune: Part Three,' directed by Denis Villeneuve, set to release on December 18, 2026.
Zendaya has had a successful year, starring in Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' which have collectively grossed over $4.2 billion worldwide.
The actress has also been part of 'The Drama,' which earned over $134 million globally, and is set to star as Ronnie Spector in Barry Jenkins' biopic 'Be My Baby' for A24.
A24, known for its unique and critically acclaimed films, has seen significant success this year with 'Backrooms,' which surpassed the $200 million mark at the global box office.
Garland will continue to work on 'Elden Ring,' a live-action adaptation of the video game, alongside this untitled sci-fi project.
Zendaya's collaboration with Garland and A24 is expected to bring a fresh and innovative take on the sci-fi genre.
Details about the story and Zendaya's character in the new film remain undisclosed.
The project will be Garland's latest collaboration with A24, following 'Warfare,' 'Civil War,' 'Men,' and 'Ex Machina.'
What this adds
Zendaya's signing for the sci-fi film adds to her already packed 2026 and 2027 slate, which includes high-profile projects like 'Dune: Part Three' and 'Be My Baby.'
Background
Zendaya will star in an untitled sci-fi film directed by Alex Garland for A24.
What's confirmed
- As Zendaya continues to play out a killer 2026, she’s inked to star in an untitled new A24 sci-fi film written and directed by Alex Garland.
- The actress is set to star in an untitled sci-fi film from writer and director Alex Garland at A24, according to TheWrap.
- For Garland, the film continues his long-running collaboration with A24, which has produced and distributed his 2024 sci-fi “Ex Machina,” plus “Civil War,” “Men” and “Warfare.” A24 is also behind his upcoming big-budget “Elden Ring” video game adaptation, starring Kit Connor, Cailee Spaeny, Ben Whishaw, Nick Offerman and Tom Burke.
What's still developing
- Outside of his work at A24, he recently wrote and produced both 28 Years Later and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple for Sony Pictures.
- She and Robert Pattinson took the latter title to a worldwide gross of over $134 million.
- A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own.
- Zendaya is probably one of the busiest actors working in Hollywood right now and has become one of its top stars.
- She has had a momentous 2026, beginning with The Drama, which saw her star opposite Robert Pattinson, who is also on a wonderful streak.
- That history does not tell us what the upcoming movie will be about, but it does offer a useful idea of the kind of creative partnership involved.
- A24 hit the $200 million global box office milestone this year with “Backrooms,” and has opened a raft of other hits, including “The Drama” and, most recently, Robert Pattinson-starrer “Primetime,” throughout 2026 to company-record-setting success.
- Zendaya has joined a new project as her memorable year winds down.
- Zendaya is dusting off her “Dune” boots and getting back into the world of science fiction.
- If it doesn't, losing Fincher in the process could be the thing that ends his run, especially coming off his other clash with Greta Gerwig over ‘Narnia,’ Hot off the wire: Zendaya has signed on to star in an untitled sci-fi feature that Alex Garland will write and direct for A24.
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