Zendaya is adding a new project to an ever-growing schedule. The actress has become the lead addition to the next film from Alex Garland, the filmmaker responsible for Civil War, in a science fiction production that will bear the A24 studio label.
The news is significant because it confirms the unstoppable pace of Zendaya's career just as she closes out one of the most intense years of her trajectory, and because it marks Garland's return to the director's chair after several projects in which he had only taken on writing and production duties.
A project still without a title or date
The film does not currently have an official title. It is a different production from Garland's project based on Elden Ring, with which it should not be confused, even though both are moving forward in parallel under the same filmmaker's direction.
According to available information, filming for this new science fiction feature is scheduled for next year. No tentative release date has been revealed, nor have any other cast members who will accompany Zendaya in the production been confirmed.
Zendaya’s most intense year
2026 has been, according to those who follow her career closely, one of the most prolific periods in the actress's career. In recent months, she has been part of the cast of The Odyssey, the project directed by Christopher Nolan, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, where she shares the screen with her husband, Tom Holland.
In addition to those titles, there is The Drama, described as one of her most personal projects, as well as Dune 3, a film that is shaping up to be another of the year's major releases in the coming months.
What comes next
Zendaya's schedule does not stop there. The actress has already secured a role for next year as Felicia, the daughter of the ogre protagonist in Shrek 5. With this new Garland project, the possibility also opens up for the actress to seek greater recognition at the industry's major awards.
Alex Garland’s return to directing
For Alex Garland, this has also been a period of notable activity, albeit with a different profile than that of his new lead. The filmmaker released 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, a continuation of the previous year's installment. On both films, he worked as a producer and screenwriter, leaving the directing to Nia DaCosta and Danny Boyle, respectively.
With this new science fiction film, Garland resumes the role of director, the same one he will also assume in the adaptation of Elden Ring. He will also be in charge of the screenplay for both projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new Alex Garland film with Zendaya about?
Plot details have not yet been revealed. It is known that it belongs to the science fiction genre and will be produced by A24, a studio that frequently collaborates with Garland.
When will the film be released?
There is no confirmed release date. Filming is scheduled for next year, so the release would come later.
Who else is part of the cast?
For now, no other names from the cast that will accompany Zendaya in this project have been confirmed.
Is it the same film as the Elden Ring adaptation?
No. These are two distinct projects directed by Alex Garland, each with its own cast and independent development.
What other projects does Zendaya have underway?
In addition to this film, the actress has recently participated in The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and The Drama, and will soon appear in Dune 3 and Shrek 5, where she will voice Felicia.
Will Alex Garland direct or only write the film?
Garland will take on both the direction and the screenplay for this new science fiction project, thus resuming a role he had ceded in his most recent productions.
