Recently, social media has been buzzing with posts about a supposed new version of Death Becomes Her set for release in October 2025, allegedly starring Anne Hathaway, Kate Hudson, Zendaya, and Bradley Cooper.
According to these viral descriptions, the project would be a bold remake of the 1992 cult classic, blending dark comedy with modern satire and telling the story of two women vying for eternal beauty through a mysterious elixir — leading to outrageous and dramatic consequences.
In this fan-created plot, Anne Hathaway plays glamorous but desperate movie star Madeline Ashton, Kate Hudson takes on the role of Helen Sharp returning for revenge, and Zendaya appears as the enigmatic Lisle Von Rhuman, who offers the secret of immortality at a terrible price. The tone, visuals, and effects are said to be both lavish and dark, keeping the campy spirit of the original while adding a fresh, modern twist.
However, it must be made clear: as of now, there is no official confirmation that Death Becomes Her (2025) is a real film project. Neither the original studio, the past creative team, nor any reputable entertainment news outlet has announced plans for a remake with this cast. The content circulating online is almost certainly fan-made or part of an unofficial viral creation.
The real Death Becomes Her — a dark comedy fantasy directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1992, starring Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, and Bruce Willis — is a cult classic. Known for its sharp satire on society’s obsession with youth and beauty, the film won the 1993 Academy Award for Best Visual Effects for its groundbreaking work at the time.
Currently, the only confirmed adaptation is a Broadway musical version of Death Becomes Her, which began preview performances in Chicago in 2024 and officially opened on Broadway later that year. This stage production is the only legitimate adaptation confirmed to date.
In short, “Death Becomes Her (2025)” does not exist as a feature film. The images, plot details, and release date circulating on social media are fictional and not backed by any credible source.
