A24 Releases First Trailer for Mother Mary

A24 released the first trailer for the upcoming film Mother Mary on Tuesday, offering an early look at the psychosexual thriller directed by David Lowery. Starring Anne Hathaway as a renowned pop star and Michaela Coel as her estranged friend and former costume designer, the movie explores their tense reunion on the eve of the singer's comeback performance. Set for theatrical release in April 2026, the project blends elements of music drama and horror, with original songs by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff and FKA Twigs, who also appears in the cast.

The trailer's footage captures the fraught dynamics between Hathaway's character, a global icon named Mother Mary, and Coel's Sam, the fashion designer who once shaped her diva image. After abandoning a tour amid an emotional crisis, the pop star seeks out her old friend to create a signature red dress for her return to the stage. Their collaboration unravels into a battle of wills, marked by long-buried resentments and eerie undertones, including a seance-like ritual where Sam asks, "You think there's something inside you? Let's cast her out together." Scenes showcase Hathaway performing onstage, interspersed with glimpses of supporting...