Zendaya Plans Break After 2026 Film Slate

Zendaya announced plans to step away from the public eye following a packed 2026 schedule that features four major films and the return of her HBO series Euphoria. The 29-year-old actress shared her intentions during a March 26 appearance on Fandango's Big Ticket, where host Jenna Busch dubbed the year the "year of Z" in reference to her high-profile lineup.

"I just hope people don't get sick of me," Zendaya said, expressing gratitude to her supporters. "I really appreciate everyone who supports any of the movies, supports my career in any kind of way. I'm deeply appreciative. I just hope you guys don't get sick of me this year. Because I'll tell you what, after this, I'm disappearing for a little bit. I'm going to have to go into hiding for just a little bit."

The year kicks off with A24's black comedy The Drama, set for release on April 3. In the film, Zendaya stars opposite Robert Pattinson as a couple navigating relationship tensions. It has drawn some early criticism for a plot twist in which her character reveals she once planned a high school shooting but did not carry it out. Tom Mauser, whose son was killed in the 1999 Columbine High School massacre, described the...