5 Best Movies & TV Series Starring Zendaya to Watch Before 'The Odyssey', Ranked by RT
Here's why Zendaya became one of the biggest stars of her generation.
Zendaya is one of Hollywood's most in-demand young actresses, and she'll prove it again in 2026 with her appearance in Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey.
But before we embark on an ancient Greek journey with the actress, let's take a look at her best projects to date.
5. 'The Greatest Showman', 2017
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 56%
The Greatest Showman is a biopic about a dreamer who struggles to find his place in life. He decides to give up everything and follow his heart's desire, assembling a troupe of circus performers and putting on a show that captivates everyone.
Zendaya plays Anne, a trapeze artist. She is beautiful and fearless – the girl literally flies under the big top every day – but she is also very difficult to get along with.
Zendaya's co-stars include Hugh Jackman, who plays P.T. Barnum, and Zac Efron, who plays Phillip, an upper-class playwright who wins the love of Zendaya's character.
4. 'Malcolm & Marie', 2021
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 57%
After returning from a film premiere, the main character sits down to dinner – or rather, he is the only one who eats. Meanwhile, she is consumed by pent-up resentment, which spills out in a tirade against her partner.
A real battle ensues between the couple, but this movie isn't just about their personal lives. In their argument, the characters also discuss politics, the author's relationship with critics and much more besides.
The film was made during the pandemic, more precisely due to a forced pause in filming Euphoria. It was during this pause that Sam Levinson wrote the script about the couple and their relationship, and filming took just two weeks.
3. 'K.C. Undercover', 2015-2018
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 60%
K.C. Cooper leads an ordinary life as a schoolgirl until she discovers that her parents are spies. Without hesitation, she decides to follow in their footsteps and become a top secret agent.
Zendaya not only played the lead role in this project, she also served as a producer and came up with her character's name.
The series premiered in 2015 and ran for three seasons, after which the creators decided to bring it to an end.
2. 'The Drama', 2026
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 76%
A young couple from Boston, Emma and Charlie, are preparing for their wedding, which is just a week away. The bride and groom, along with their best men Mike and Rachel, are kept at a restaurant until late while they choose the wedding menu.
After a few glasses of wine, the friends decide to play a daring game in which they must confess to the worst thing they have ever done. Emma shares a terrifying story from her teenage years that shocks all three listeners, including Charlie.
With just a few days to go, the couple must discuss any potential disagreements and doubts – the wedding is in jeopardy.
1. 'Challengers', 2024
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%
Art has won several prestigious tennis tournaments, but his career has stalled recently. Following a series of setbacks, he is hoping to win a small challenger tournament in New Rochelle.
On the court, Art will face Patrick, his former best friend and a talented athlete who never quite made it to the top.
Both tennis players fell in love with Tashi as teenagers. She dominated her opponents on the court and was destined to make history, but a severe knee injury destroyed all her dreams. Tashi eventually married Art.
