{"id":474940,"date":"2026-05-08T15:08:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:08:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/474940\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:08:17","slug":"everything-to-know-about-cookie-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/474940\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything to Know About &#8216;Cookie Queens&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have a new project set to premiere in 2026. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are executive producers on the documentary Cookie Queens, according to an announcement on <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2025\/12\/prince-harry-and-meghan-exclusive-sundance-documentary-cookie-queens-1236645901\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2025\/12\/prince-harry-and-meghan-exclusive-sundance-documentary-cookie-queens-1236645901\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"Deadline\" data-node-id=\"3.3\" class=\"body-link css-ohbdae emevuu60\">Deadline<\/a>. The film is &#8216;a coming-of-age story about the joys, pressures, and pain points woven into one of America\u2019s most cherished rituals: Girl Scout Cookie season.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Here\u2019s everything we know so far.<\/p>\n<p>What is Cookie Queens about?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">&#8216;Captivating, candid, and full of heart, the film follows four girls ages 5 to 12 and their families as they navigate the annual whirlwind of selling, striving, and succeeding,&#8217; reads the press release. &#8216;For these Girl Scouts, selling cookies isn\u2019t just about Thin Mints and sisterhood\u2014it\u2019s a crash course in entrepreneurship. Behind the smiles and cookie boxes lie real pressure: long hours, ambitious sales goals, and the weight of high expectations.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">In a statement, Meghan reflected on her own time selling cookies as a child.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"23\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">&#8216;As a former Girl Scout myself, with my mom as my troop leader, I have a personal affinity for this film and am proud that all our conversations and collaboration have led to Archewell Productions partnering with this award-winning team to executive produce this incredibly captivating documentary,&#8217; she shared.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"28\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">&#8216;When we first viewed the early footage of this documentary, it was immediately something we wanted to be involved in,&#8217; she added. &#8216;The creative point of view, the edgy yet humanising tone and tenor of the directing, and the glimpse behind-the-scenes into such a nostalgic and also modern tradition of Girl Scout Cookie season are absolutely irresistible.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>When will the doc be released?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"34\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The documentary will be released in US cinemas on August 7, 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"38\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Its world premiere was at Sundance Film Festival in January 2026. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the event in Park City, Utah. A UK release date is yet to be announced.<\/p>\n<p><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"2026 Sundance Film Festival - Salt Lake City Celebration And Premiere Of &quot;Cookie Queens&quot;\" title=\"2026 Sundance Film Festival - Salt Lake City Celebration And Premiere Of &quot;Cookie Queens&quot;\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3564\" height=\"5344\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f343fd30-3c2f-4a0a-a8a0-3b138c737f73.jpeg\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Neilson Barnard\/\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"43\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Speaking to <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-promote-girl-scouts-doc-at-sundance-film-festival-11889046\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/people.com\/meghan-markle-prince-harry-promote-girl-scouts-doc-at-sundance-film-festival-11889046\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"People\" data-node-id=\"43.1\" class=\"body-link css-ohbdae emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">People<\/a> on the red carpet, Meghan shared her favourite Girl Scout cookie.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"47\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">&#8216;I\u2019m a Thin Mints,&#8217; she said. &#8216;It\u2019s such a classic. And as a Girl Scout, it was always the one that sold the fastest, so I think you remember it for that reason too.&#8217; As for the long-debated freezer question, she added, &#8216;I don\u2019t know if you\u2019re supposed to, but it\u2019s certainly a nice plus!&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Is there a trailer yet?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"52\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Yes! Watch the trailer below:<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"57\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">This post will be updated.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"61\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Additional reporting by Starr Bowenbank.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"66\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. 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