Hunter Schafer Reveals First Look At A24 Thriller ‘Mother Mary’ Coming In 2026

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Hunter Schafer’s role in the upcoming A24 thriller “Mother Mary,” scheduled for a spring 2026 release, has been confirmed as her next significant film endeavor. The “Euphoria” lead actress posted a cryptic teaser that immediately generated a great deal of speculation about her being back in a rather dark and complex role. The news has provoked numerous reactions, with the loudest applause being for the slowly but surely ascent of the talented artist Hunter Schafer.

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So, like, other than that, Hunter just dropped one little bombshell for everyone. A perfectly clear caption—’Mother Mary ✂️ spring 2026’—with a preview full of suspense and lines. No less, no more. Just that. But, nevertheless, it was more than enough to make a certain part of the internet go absolutely bananas. The video consists merely of quiet voices and meaningful glances, while Schafer’s character seems to be in what is a tough, possibly obsessive, relationship with another woman. The dialogues, “You went somewhere I couldn’t follow,” and “There may only be one of us left standing,” are, without doubt, not suggesting a light-hearted romantic-comedy. And this is A24, for sure. They don’t work with the cheerful; they work with the beautifully dark.

The reply was, as predicted, immediate and very intense. “OH. MY. GOD. i got goosebumps” was what one person managed to convey with just a single word. The response was more or less the same all over. Alongside this, another person stated right away, “E já temos o filme do ano,” which translates to: “And we already have the movie of the year.” Of course, this is quite high praise and perhaps a little bit premature; nevertheless, one cannot deny that the buzz is more than real.

What is particularly fascinating is the way the audience comments reflect them following each and every step of Hunter’s career in real-time. A user wrote, “you went from my favorite person to favorite model to favorite actress omg pls start singing next so u can be my fave musician.” This is a recognition of her talent to easily switch from one artistic direction to another that she even gains a loyal following at each stage. The anticipation is not only for the new film but also for the possibility of witnessing her evolution.

The tone of the teaser resulted in quite specific—and humorous—associations being drawn. One person remarked it was just “Black Swan but for gay singers,” which, to be honest, is already a pitch we can’t imagine not being there. Someone else went even deeper and commented, “This is like the Avengers for gay people that are on mood stabilizers.” The audience has a weirdly specific, yet very relatable, sense of humor which reveals how strong the connection is with her fans. However, not everybody reacted positively. A few comments were not laudatory and instead doubted the film’s concept. One of the questions raised in the comments was, “Not to be that guy, but why isn’t there ever…?” The question is quite fair regarding the topic that is frequently raised in thrillers and horror movies, besides, it points out that the audience is critically examining the themes even when the excitement is high.

And of course, some opposing views will always accompany an announcement. One user candidly said, “Congrats, but movie is a ‘meh’…” They answered their comment, stating that the plot sounded dull and depended on “a lot of empty dialogue and nice visuals.” Another person expressed, “This looks terrible… A24 what are you doing?!” The presence of a few counter-voiced opinions makes the discussion more interesting and contributes to the liveliness of the internet.

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Nonetheless, the main emotion is that of impatient waiting. One fan said, “I’m sat like i’ve never been sat before,” which is the perfect way to express the ‘ready and waiting’ posture of a devoted follower. Another one simply stated, “we’re going to need a moment after witnessing that.” Well, they are correct. The combination of the creepy short clip and Hunter Schafer’s mesmerizing acting has secured that ‘Mother Mary’ will be one of the major films in the 2026 cinematic year. It is already a bold decision for Schafer, and it is clear that her supporters are looking forward to accompanying her through the whole journey, no matter how dark and illustrated by the scissors emoji it gets.