From the legendary vision of Hayao Miyazaki comes a bold live-action reimagining of one of the most powerful animated epics ever told. Princess Mononoke (2026) places Zendaya in the role of San, the wolf-raised warrior torn between two worlds.

Set during Japan’s late Muromachi era, the film follows Ashitaka (portrayed by Lewis Tan), a cursed prince searching for salvation, who stumbles upon a land gripped by conflict. Lady Eboshi (Charlize Theron), the steel-hearted leader of Iron Town, pushes her people toward progress by stripping the forest of its lifeblood. But nature fights back, led by vengeful gods and San—Princess Mononoke—who has sworn to protect the sacred lands at all costs.

Zendaya’s San embodies raw defiance and aching humanity, a warrior caught in the crossfire of love, loyalty, and rage. As Ashitaka struggles to bridge the divide between mankind and the gods, San must decide whether to embrace her human heritage or remain bound to the wild that raised her.

Blending breathtaking visuals, visceral battles, and a haunting score, Princess Mononoke (2026) is both an intimate love story and an epic tale of survival. At its heart lies an eternal question: can harmony exist between humanity and nature, or will greed condemn both to ruin?