2026 has been among the biggest years for Zendaya’s career so far. Be it starring in movies, reprises of beloved characters in television series, or simply sharing the screen with other big names, Zendaya has dominated Hollywood across film and TV. It is not for nothing that she is considered one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. Here are some of her biggest roles of 2026.
1. The Drama
The actor got off to an impressive start this year with "The Drama", which is a romantic drama featuring Robert Pattinson. In this movie, viewers got to see another side of Zendaya acting in a drama and not in a massive movie. The actress was widely praised for her role in the film and some critics called it her best acting role. The movie also showed her talent to portray a character in smaller films and big movies.
2. The Odyssey
In 2026, Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey was one of the major cinematic releases of that year, in which Zendaya played Athena, a Greek goddess guiding Odysseus on his famous voyage. This film also had Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Anne Hathaway among its leading characters. This movie saw Zendaya work with Nolan for the first time and received accolades for its stunning visual effects and storytelling.
3. Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Zendaya reprised the role of Michelle Jones-Watson (MJ) in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, once again teaming up with Tom Holland in the new adventure of the highly successful collaboration between Marvel and Sony. Even though her character will not have a lot to do in this movie, MJ still remains an integral part of Peter Parker's life as his journey enters a new era. The movie is among the most eagerly awaited super hero films of the year.
4. Dune: Messiah
Zendaya will be seen again in the character of Chani in the movie 'Dune: Messiah', which is the third part of Denis Villeneuve's popular sci-fi series. After the events of the movie 'Dune: Part Two', the journey of Chani becomes more important because the plot will revolve around the results of Paul's reign. This movie will certainly mark the end of another chapter in one of the most popular movies of Hollywood.
5. Euphoria Season 3
Apart from her work on movies, Zendaya was back on television as well, reprising her role as Rue Bennett for Season 3 of Euphoria on HBO. In the show, viewers continue to witness the journey of Rue through the emotional portrayal by Zendaya. With this comeback on television, 2026 continued to remain one of the most hectic years of Zendaya’s career.
Final Take
From heartbreak-driven drama series to multimillion dollar franchises, the list of roles in Zendaya’s 2026 filmography is testament to her versatility. Whether she is taking on the character of Athena from The Odyssey, playing MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, reprising Chani in Dune: Messiah, or reprising her role in Euphoria, she keeps proving why she is considered one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. It definitely goes without saying that 2026 has been a milestone year for Zendaya.