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Meghan Markle Says Being a Mother Is Her 'Superpower' as Cookie Queens Opens

Her InStyle Q&A links personal anecdotes to Archewell’s first theatrical film to spotlight confidence and leadership in girls.

Overview

  • Cookie Queens, produced by Archewell with Beautiful Stories and AJNA Films, opened in theaters on Aug. 7 through Roadside Attractions.
  • In an InStyle video released during the film’s promotion Meghan said 'being a mum' is her 'superpower' and that her daughter Lilibet makes her feel 'brave.'
  • Directed by Alysa Nahmias and premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary follows four Girl Scouts competing to be top cookie sellers and examines confidence, ambition and childhood pressures.
  • Meghan and Prince Harry are credited as executive producers and used advance screenings and interviews to weave family stories into the film’s publicity, prompting attention to how their private life shapes promotion.
  • Theatrical release marks a new phase for Archewell, which has an ongoing Netflix partnership and prior TV projects, and may signal broader moves into cinema that rely on the couple’s personal brand to reach viewers.