David Lowery delivers a haunting vision of gothic ecstasy in A24’s ‘Mother Mary’
Whenever we hear news that filmmaker David Lowery (The Green Knight, A Ghost Story) is preparing to release another feature film, it’s always exciting. His upcoming gothic melodrama, which explores themes of obsession, pop music, and high fashion, promises to deliver an utterly hypnotic and intense performance by Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway. Mother Mary could be the most daring film of 2026.
Watch the transcendent and alarming teaser trailer for Mother Mary below:
Here’s the official synopsis:
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance.
An instant rush of adulation and gothic romance reimagined for the 2026 era flashes across the screen in Mother Mary. You know this is a film that you’ll need to experience with your whole being as an audience member. With its narrative of obsession and psychological violence, combined with striking, hypnotic visuals of pop excess, the film promises an unforgettable journey. The ghostly soundtrack features original music from artists like Charli XCX and FKA Twigs, adding to this haunting presentation. It’s sure to be an extraordinary experience.
The real shocker, however, is Anne Hathaway, who throws caution to the wind and finds herself drawn into an erotic nightmare of personal demons. Set to a pulsating soundtrack, this first trailer gives us only a glimpse of what’s to come, yet it is a tantalising preview that showcases a remarkable cinematic experience thanks to Lowery’s eclectic vision.
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Pray for the souls of those who enter a cinema to witness David Lowery’s Mother Mary. This film is shaping up to be one of the most striking presentations of 2026, sure to leave audiences filled with emotions and endorphins when it arrives in theaters in April 2026.
Image: A24
