Zendaya is having a monumental year, and she's just getting started. Before she headlines Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and swings back into action in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the actress is already dominating streaming with her latest project. Her psychological thriller The Drama, co-starring Robert Pattinson, has quickly climbed the charts on Amazon Prime Video, proving that audiences can't get enough of her intense, character-driven work.
Directed by Kristoffer Borgli and produced by A24, The Drama follows a blissfully engaged couple—played by Zendaya and Pattinson—whose relationship is thrown into turmoil by a shocking revelation just days before their wedding. The film's taut suspense and powerhouse performances have resonated with viewers, landing it at the #7 spot on Amazon Prime's top 10 list, according to FlixPatrol. It now sits alongside hits like Project Hail Mary (starring Ryan Gosling), The Sheep Detectives, The Housemaid, and Jack Ryan: Ghost War.
This streaming success comes at a perfect time for Zendaya, who is poised for a blockbuster 2026. Next up, she'll portray the Greek goddess Athena in Nolan's epic fantasy The Odyssey, which boasts a star-studded cast including Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Jon Bernthal, Charlize Theron, and Robert Pattinson. That film is set to release in just a week, and anticipation is sky-high. But Zendaya's calendar doesn't stop there.
Later this year, she'll reprise her role as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, directed by Daniel Destin Cretton. The film picks up after the emotional events of No Way Home, with Peter Parker (Tom Holland) navigating a world where MJ no longer remembers him. As a new threat emerges, Peter must confront changes within himself that he may not be able to control. Fans are already buzzing about how this installment will set the stage for Avengers: Doomsday in December. For more on the web-slinger's return, check out our coverage of Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings Toward 2026's Biggest Box Office Opening.
And if that weren't enough, Zendaya will cap off the year with Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Three, releasing on the same day as Doomsday. She'll reprise her role as Chani opposite Timothée Chalamet's Paul Atreides, as the epic sci-fi saga reaches its conclusion. Early trailers hint at a new chapter for the couple, promising a gripping finale to the franchise.
For now, fans can stream The Drama on Amazon Prime Video and witness the chemistry between Zendaya and Pattinson in this gripping thriller. It's a testament to Zendaya's versatility—from Euphoria to Challengers to the MCU—that she can draw audiences to a tense, intimate drama just as easily as a blockbuster. As she continues to dominate both the big and small screens, one thing is clear: Zendaya is a force to be reckoned with in 2026.
