Anne Hathaway disappears as promised after Verity release

Anne Hathaway has officially kept her promise to disappear from the public eye after completing her final movie release of 2026.

The 43-year-old actress amused fans with a playful Instagram video as her latest film, Verity, arrived in theatres on Friday, October 2. Hathaway had previously joked that she would vanish immediately after completing the promotional tour for the psychological thriller, and her latest social media post showed that she was serious about taking some time away.

During an earlier interview, Hathaway was asked what she planned to do once the Verity press tour came to an end. The actress responded humorously by saying that the movie would be released on October 2 and that she would disappear in a “plume of smoke” the following day.

She also made it clear that she intended to take a break and would not be seen publicly unless necessary.

Hathaway followed through on that promise in her latest Instagram video. The clip begins with the actress preparing for the Verity premiere. She looks glamorous in a fitted white off-the-shoulder top with a deep neckline, paired with cream-coloured trousers. Hathaway, who is expecting her third child, also proudly showed off her growing baby bump while getting ready for the event.

“So, we’re heading out to the Verity premiere,” Hathaway says in the video. She then reminds viewers that the movie is arriving in theatres on Friday, October 2.

However, the video takes a humorous turn when she mentions what will happen on October 3.

“And then on Oct. 3rd…” she says before suddenly disappearing from the frame.

One of her team members then steps into the shot and jokingly asks, “Where is she?”

The clip continues with a series of fake news-style headlines announcing Hathaway’s disappearance. The playful video ends with a message from the actress encouraging several major Hollywood stars to make the most of the remainder of the year.

“Zendaya, Tom, Rob, Florence — bring it home!” she wrote.

Hathaway’s playful announcement comes after an exceptionally busy year for the actress. She has appeared in five major films in 2026, marking one of her most active periods on the big screen.

Anne Hathaway’s 2026 movies

Mother Mary

Hathaway began the year with Mother Mary, a psychological drama starring her alongside Michaela Coel.

The film follows an iconic pop star named Mother Mary as she reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm, while preparing for a major comeback performance. The story explores old wounds and unresolved emotions between the two women.

Mother Mary received a limited theatrical release in the United States on April 17 before expanding to more cinemas on April 24.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Hathaway then returned to one of her most recognisable roles in The Devil Wears Prada 2.

The comedy-drama sequel brings back Hathaway as Andy Sachs, alongside Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. The film continues Andy and Miranda Priestly’s stories as they deal with changes in their careers and the challenges facing the traditional magazine industry.

The highly anticipated sequel was released on May 1.

The Odyssey

Hathaway also joined an impressive ensemble cast for The Odyssey, featuring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Zendaya and Robert Pattinson.

The epic film follows Odysseus after the Trojan War as he attempts to make his dangerous journey back to Ithaca. Along the way, he encounters mythical creatures and obstacles, including the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and Calypso.

The Odyssey arrived in cinemas on July 17.

The End of Oak Street

Hathaway’s fourth release of the year was The End of Oak Street, an ensemble film featuring Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery.

The story centres on the Platt family, who must adjust to a mysterious new reality after a cosmic event transports their suburban neighbourhood to an unknown location.

The movie was released theatrically on August 14.

Verity

Hathaway’s fifth and final movie release of 2026 is Verity, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel.

The thriller stars Hathaway alongside Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. It follows Lowen Ashleigh, a writer hired to complete the work of Verity Crawford. While working on the project, Lowen discovers what appear to be Verity’s personal autobiographical notes and becomes increasingly disturbed by their revelations.

As she reads the disturbing confessions involving Verity and her husband, Lowen struggles to determine what is real and what may simply be fiction.

With Verity now in theatres, Hathaway appears ready to step away from the spotlight — exactly as she promised.