HADES

Hades (stylized in all caps) is the fourth studio album by American singer Melanie Martinez. It was released on March 27, 2026, through Atlantic Records, serving as the first installment of a simultaneous release whose main theme will be both utopian and dystopian, with Hades mainly exploring the latter theme. After her social media and website were cleared, the singer released three singles from the album, "Possession", "Disney Princess", and "Uncanny Valley".

On the Q&A opened in Martinez's Instagram Stories on October 10, 2025, she revealed that her upcoming project would be a double album, set to be released in 2026. She also shared that the recording of the albums has been finished, and that she is planning to film an upcoming movie related to it, featuring a new character other than Cry Baby. On January 23, 2026, Martinez cleared her social media as well as her official website, sparking speculation that her new album was coming.