Entertainment Movies Julie Andrews Would Be 'Happy' If There's a Princess Diaries 3 But Says 'Sometimes It’s Best to Leave a Good Thing Alone' The first film in the franchise premiered in 2001 By Ingrid Vasquez Ingrid Vasquez Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor in Journalism. Before joining the team, she worked as an Editor at FanSided and provided work in the celebrity and lifestyle space for brands that include Teen Vogue, Cosmopolitan, EW, and more. People Editorial Guidelines Published on March 14, 2024 11:24PM EDT Close Julie Andrews in 'The Princess Diaries 2'. Photo: Buena Vista/courtesy Everett Julie Andrews is okay closing the chapter on The Princess Diaries. The actress, 88, told TODAY.com that "sometimes it’s best to leave a good thing alone" when asked if there would be a third installment to The Princess Diaries franchise. "It’s quite a long time now since the two Diaries were done, and I’m not sure, but sometimes it’s best to leave a good thing alone. I don’t like it when people milk and milk and milk the subject, you know, 'til it’s dead." It's been 23 years since the first film hit theaters. In it, Andrews starred as Queen Clarisse Renaldi alongside Anne Hathaway, who plays her granddaughter Mia Thermopolis. 'The Princess Diaries' Cast: Where Are They Now? Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews in 'The Princess Diaries'. Moviestore/Shutterstock The film follows Mia's journey after learning that she is the heir to Genovia's throne. Mia ascends to the throne in the 2004 sequel, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement. Noting that she has been asked "so many times" about a follow-up film, Andrews told TODAY.com that she would "be very happy if we did do another one. But I don’t expect to." In 2019, Hathaway revealed during an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen that there was a "script for the third movie." "I want to do it. Julie wants to do it. Debra Martin Chase, our producer, wants to do it. We all really want it to happen. It’s just we don’t want to unless it’s perfect because we love it just as much as you guys love it," Hathaway said at the time. Chris Pine Says He's 'Here' to Return for 'Princess Diaries 3' — But with Different Hair Anne Hathaway in 'The Princess Diaries'. Buena Vista/courtesy Everett Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Andrews confirmed during her conversation with TODAY.com that "there was dialogue" about the project but noted that "nothing had been realized." "And I think I may be wrong, but I think it’s been shelved now. I can't be sure," said Andrews. Hathaway told PEOPLE back in January 2023 that releasing a third film is a "process that requires patience." "Everybody should consider themselves a part of the movie business now because this is how long it actually takes to make things," she said.