Zendaya's 7 star roles

"Zapped"

• 2014
• Canada
• Comedy, family
• Director: Peter DeLuise
• Starring: Zendaya, Chanelle Peloso, Spencer Boldman, Emilia McCarthy, Adam DiMarco, William Ainscough
• IMDb Rating: 5

For 16-year-old Zoey Stevens, a talented dancer and straight-A student, adjusting to change is no easy feat: a new school, an unfamiliar dance team, a stepfather, three rowdy stepbrothers, and a stubborn dog keep her on her toes. The situation takes an unexpected turn when, while trying to train her pet, some passing guys start filming her on their smartphones — and an ordinary day turns into the beginning of a completely different story.

Add the movie "Zapped" to your list

"Frenemies"

• 2012
• Canada, USA
• Drama, comedy, family
• Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
• Starring: Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Mary Mouser, Nick Robinson, Stefanie Scott, Connor Price, Jascha Washington
• IMDb Rating: 5.75

Halley Brandon and Avalon Greene run their own website GeeklyChic, where they share colorful and inspiring stories. In the new episode, they present three features. The first is about a boy and his dog, best friends whose strong bond unexpectedly turns into a rivalry. The second is about the rivalry between two girls (one of whom is Zendaya) who dream of becoming the site’s senior editor. And the third is about two schoolgirls who look strikingly alike and decide to switch places, reenacting the classic “prince and pauper” scenario.

Add the movie "Frenemies" to your list

"Challengers"

• 2024
• Italy, USA
• Drama, romance
• Director: Luca Guadagnino
• Starring: Mike Faist, Josh O'Connor, Zendaya, Darnell Appling, Shane T Harris, Nada Despotovich
• IMDb Rating: 7

Art Donaldson, a professional tennis player who was once extremely successful, is facing a prolonged slump and losing his self-confidence. To help him regain his strength and self-esteem, his wife and coach, Tashi, insists he participate in a not so prestigious ATP Challenger tournament. She herself was once considered a promising athlete, but a knee injury put an end to her career — and now Tashi channels all her unfulfilled ambitions and untapped experience into her husband’s professional life.

Add the movie "Challengers" to your list

"Spider-Man: Homecoming"

• 2017
• USA
• Action, adventure, sci-fi
• Director: Jon Watts
• Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr., Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Jacob Batalon, Zendaya
• IMDb Rating: 7.17

Peter Parker tries to balance school and his life as a superhero, dreaming of proving he’s worthy of joining the Avengers. When a dangerous criminal nicknamed Vulture appears in the city, Peter must stop the threat himself and grow up. Among his classmates is Michelle “MJ” Jones, a smart, witty girl who gradually grows closer to Peter and becomes an important confidante to him.

It was on the set of this film that Zendaya met her future husband. Their first meeting took place during auditions and script readings, where the actors tested their on-screen chemistry for the roles.

Add the movie "Spider-Man: Homecoming" to your list

"Malcolm & Marie"

• 2021
• USA
• Drama, romance
• Director: Sam Levinson
• Starring: John David Washington, Zendaya
• IMDb Rating: 7.21

After the premiere of his debut film, aspiring director Malcolm returns home with his girlfriend Marie. He is elated by the evening’s success and looks forward to the critics’ reviews, while Marie is upset that he didn’t thank her from the stage. Unspoken resentments quickly escalate into a tense conversation, where mutual recriminations expose long-standing grievances and the raw, painful aspects of their relationship.

Add the movie "Malcolm & Marie" to your list

"The Greatest Showman"

• 2017
• USA
• Drama, musical
• Director: Michael Gracey
• Starring: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, Austyn Johnson
• IMDb Rating: 7.63

Phineas Taylor Barnum had sought recognition since childhood, but none of his endeavors brought him either success or satisfaction. When circumstances once again turn against him, he decides to risk everything and realize a long-held dream — to create an extraordinary, spectacular show. Thus emerges a grand spectacle that transforms the entertainment industry and becomes the starting point for modern show business. Anne Wheeler (Zendaya) — a Black aerialist — joins his unconventional troupe of social outcasts. She regularly faces societal prejudice, which underscores one of the film’s key themes: acceptance and the right to be oneself.

Add the movie "The Greatest Showman" to your list

"Dune"

• 2021
• USA
• Sci-fi, adventure
• Director: Denis Villeneuve
• Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Jason Momoa, Zendaya
• IMDb Rating: 7.67

Paul, heir to the noble and ancient House Atreides, sets off with his family for the dangerous planet Arrakis. This world is filled with merciless heat, endless sands, giant sandworms, and the most valuable resource — melange — which sparks intergalactic conflicts. After the coup and the fall of his house, Paul is forced into hiding, and his flight marks the beginning of an epic journey. Chani (Zendaya) is a warrior from the Fremen tribe on Arrakis. She helps Paul survive on the harsh planet, teaches him the ways of the local culture, and gradually becomes his ally.

Add the movie "Dune" to your list