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Zendaya to star in a new sci-fi film by Alex Garland for A24

Outlets report that Zendaya has signed on to star in an upcoming science fiction feature film.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 15, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Zendaya will star in a new science fiction film for A24.13
  • Alex Garland is attached to write and direct the project.13

Zendaya has joined the cast of an upcoming science fiction film distributed by A24.13

The project will be written and directed by Alex Garland.13

Where sources agree

  • Zendaya will star in the film3 of 3
  • Alex Garland writes and directs2 of 3
  • The film is with A243 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1VarietyZendaya to Star in Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film at A24 ↗
  2. 2The Hollywood ReporterZendaya to Star in Alex Garland’s New Sci-Fi Movie for A24 ↗
  3. 3DeadlineZendaya Set For Alex Garland Sci-Fi Film At A24 ↗

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