Samara Weaving has navigated an extraordinary three months, releasing three films while adjusting to new motherhood after welcoming her first child, a baby girl, in May 2026. The Australian actress stars in Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (April 10), Over Your Dead Body (April 24), and Carolina Caroline (June 5), making 2026 her most ambitious year yet.
Quick Facts
- Weaving, 34, welcomed a baby girl in May 2026 with husband Jimmy Warden, a writer-director.
- Ready or Not 2: Here I Come released April 10, 2026, reprising her role as Grace MacCaullay.
- Over Your Dead Body premiered April 24, 2026, co-starring Jason Segel in a darkly comedic thriller.
- Carolina Caroline hits theaters June 5, 2026, alongside Kyle Gallner in an outlaw road movie.
During an exclusive interview with People published June 4, Weaving reflected on balancing her film career with new parenthood. “You know a lot of women have paved the way for me to be able to do that,” she said, adding that her mother’s support during the early months was invaluable. “It was so nice having her with me when the baby was first born, and such a bonding experience.”
Weaving announced her pregnancy in December 2025 via Instagram, posting a carousel of photos with a caption reading “Ready or Not: Here I Come 😏.” She subsequently appeared at public events with a visible baby bump, including the Los Angeles premiere of Ready or Not 2 on March 16, 2026, where she wore bold maternity fashion. Her pregnancy journey included receiving parenting advice from fellow mothers, including her Babylon costar Margot Robbie.
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The actress confirmed the baby’s gender in her People interview, opening up about her birth experience and early motherhood. “I really just listened to my doctors and nurses,” she told the magazine. “I followed my instincts, but at the end of the day, I was like whatever her doctor wants to do, I will do.” She also shared how her pets have adjusted to the new addition at home, expressing optimism about their future bond.
Weaving’s three 2026 releases showcase her range across genres. Ready or Not 2 reunites her with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, continuing the story of Grace MacCaullay navigating deadly games with murderous families. Over Your Dead Body, directed by Jorma Taccone of The Lonely Island, features Weaving and Jason Segel as a dysfunctional couple plotting to kill each other during a weekend getaway. Carolina Caroline, which premiered at TIFF 2025, pairs her with Kyle Gallner in an indie crime romance about a sheltered woman who falls for a con artist and embarks on a romantic crime spree.
When asked in her January 2026 interview with The Hollywood Reporter about the unexpected convergence of three major releases, Weaving emphasized that the timing wasn’t intentional. “I don’t even know how you would do that, especially in this industry, with release dates and how people see movies now,” she explained. “So, no, this was not planned, but I’m so grateful and excited.”
Sources
- People.com — Samara Weaving’s exclusive interview confirming she welcomed a baby girl in May 2026, details of her birth experience, and support from her mother and friends.
- The Hollywood Reporter — January 2026 feature on Weaving’s three-film 2026 slate, release dates, and her perspective on balancing career and motherhood.
- Bloody Disgusting — Confirmation of film release dates including Over Your Dead Body (April 24) and Carolina Caroline.
- IMDb — Film release dates and cast information for all three 2026 releases.
