10 Latest Movies and Series Starring Zendaya

If you're curious to see Zendaya play in a sports-themed romantic drama, this film won't disappoint! She stars alongside two charismatic actors, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist, in a story filled with competitive tension and heart.

Initially set for a September 2023 release, "Challengers" faced delays but finally made its debut in April 2024 under the direction of Luca Guadagnino. It's about a wife who strives to revive her husband's career—he's a renowned tennis star struggling to regain his form.

Tashi (Zendaya) is a celebrated tennis player turned coach, who has successfully guided her husband, Art (Mike Faist), to the zenith of his tennis career. Despite his past triumphs, Art has recently experienced a string of losses that have marred his record.

In a bid to restore Art's former brilliance, Tashi convinces him to compete in a minor "Challenger" tournament. This event pits him against a slew of skilled young players, including his old acquaintance Patrick Zweig, who also happens to be Tashi’s ex-lover.

Aside from the black-and-white visuals, what makes this film interesting is its simple premise and strong cast. Most of the film features dialogues and monologues from the characters played by Zendaya and John David Washington.

The story is about an argument between lovers. Writer and director Malcolm Elliott (John David Washington) comes home from his film premiere with his girlfriend, Marie Jones (Zendaya). Malcolm is excited about the positive reviews, but he notices that Marie seems upset.

Marie eventually reveals that she is hurt because Malcolm didn't thank her in his speech at the premiere. She feels the film is based on her life as a drug addict.

Malcolm thinks Marie is overreacting and jealous of the actress who played the main character, especially since Marie stopped acting a few years ago. However, Marie does not accept this, and their arguments become more intense and threaten their relationship.

Spider-Man: Far From Home is directed by Jon Watts and follows the previous film, Spider-Man: Homecoming. The story focuses on Peter Parker, who is approached by Nick Fury, the former head of S.H.I.E.L.D., to join the Avengers.

S.H.I.E.L.D. wants to boost the number of heroes in the Avengers to combat creatures known as Elementals. This request comes just as Peter is going on a school trip to Europe, where he plans to confess his feelings to MJ (Zendaya). Suddenly, Peter finds himself under a lot of pressure.

Initially, Peter is hesitant because he wants to take a break from being a superhero and enjoy time with his friends. However, when the Elementals start causing destruction, Peter is drawn into the battle. He teams up with Quentin Beck (Jake Gyllenhaal), a former Stark Industries employee who presents himself as a hero named Mysterio.

As Peter investigates further, he discovers that Quentin Beck is actually the one creating the Elementals. When Beck realizes that Peter knows his secret, he twists the story to claim Spider-Man is a threat. Beck even goes so far as to reveal Peter's secret identity to the public.

Euphoria raised many sensitive issues, but managed to captivate many viewers, winning four Primetime Emmy Awards in various categories, including Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Zendaya's outstanding performance as Rue, the lead.

Rue is a 17-year-old drug addict who has just been released from a rehabilitation centre. Despite her efforts to live a normal life, Rue is often haunted by anxieties that make her mind waver again. She befriends Jules, a transgender who gradually changes Rue's life.

Although through Rue's eyes, we will also witness the lives of Rue's friends who are as troubled as she is. They will be involved in a world of drugs, sex, and toxic relationships.

One day, Barnum lost his job and needed to find a new source of income. Instead of looking for another job, Barnum decided to borrow money from the bank to buy a museum.

To attract more visitors, Barnum stumbled upon a group of talented circus artists. He invited them to join his venture, and their collaboration quickly drew a lot of attention.

The circus gained even more popularity when Philip Carlyle, an upper-class gentleman, introduced them to the Queen of England. Barnum worked hard to prepare his troupe for this significant opportunity, but they faced many internal and external conflicts along the way.

The Greatest Showman is one of Hollywood's best musical films. It features a star-studded cast, including Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, and Zendaya. They delivered outstanding performances with spectacular choreography and powerful vocals.

Corinne Marshall's series, starring Zendaya, aired on the Disney Channel from 2015 to 2018 and focuses on espionage. In this series, we see Zendaya as a spy girl.

K.C. Cooper (Zendaya) lives in Washington, D.C., and is in high school. She is very good at math but never knew her parents were spies for The Organization.

After discovering their secret, K.C's father tries to recruit her, starting her life as a young spy. Each episode follows K.C. and her family as they tackle everyday problems while on missions to save the country.