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First Trailer for A24’s Mother Mary Introduces Anne Hathaway’s Dark Pop-Star Drama

The preview teases a ritual-tinged character study with original songs by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, FKA Twigs.

Overview

  • A24 released the first trailer on Dec. 2, and Anne Hathaway unveiled it on Instagram as coverage spread into Dec. 3.
  • The film centers on a comeback that reunites pop icon Mother Mary with estranged former costume designer Sam Anselm.
  • Footage features chalk-circle rituals, candlelit rites and séance imagery under title cards stating it is not a ghost story or a love story.
  • Writer-director David Lowery leads the project with a score by Daniel Hart and original songs from Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff and FKA Twigs.
  • The cast includes Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, FKA Twigs, Kaia Gerber and others, with a theatrical release expected in April 2026.