Zendaya could dominate this year with an impressive array of blockbuster projects on the horizon.
The 29-year-old American actress and singer is heading into a packed 2026 that could define the biggest year of her career so far with the release of Euphoria Season 3, her fourth Spider-Man movies and Dune: Part Three.
The Golden Globe Award winner will make her long-awaited return as Rue Bennett in the upcoming final season of HBO’s hit series Euphoria.
It is pertinent to note that the show’s official full-length trailer achieved a record 100 million views in just 48 hours since its release on January 14.
The skyrocketing response has fans speculating about how massive the viewership will be when the full season starts streaming.
Euphoria Season 3 release date
Euphoria Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on April 12 with several big changes.
The story will feature a five-year time jump that moves the characters beyond high school and into early adulthood.
In addition to the return of Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, the new season also boasts an expanded cast of high-profile guest stars, including Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Natasha Lyonne and Eli Roth.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day publication date
Zendaya has reportedly wrapped up the shoot Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which hits theaters on July 31, 2026.
The film marks her fourth appearance in the Marvel series alongside her fiance Tom Holland, after Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Far from home (2019), and No way home (2021).
Dune: Part Three publication date
As the year closes, Zendaya returns to the sands of Arrakis Dune 3expected to be published in December 2026.
The film serves as the final part of Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy and adapts Frank Herbert’s Dune Messiah, explore the darker consequences of Paul Atreides’ rise to power.
The cast includes, among others, returning stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya.
With leading roles across some of the biggest franchises in entertainment, Zendaya’s 2026 lineup positions her for a comeback and a career high.
