Hailee starred as Petra Arkanian in the science fiction action film 'Ender's Game', based on the novel by Orson Scott Card. This marked her venture into a different genre after 'True Grit'.

She played Violet Mulligan in 'Begin Again', a musical dramedy, showcasing her ability to blend acting with musical themes, hinting at her future singing career.

Hailee Steinfeld joined the cast of 'Pitch Perfect 2' as Emily Junk, a freshman songwriter who joins the Barden Bellas. This role further exposed her to a wider audience and showcased her singing talents.

Hailee received critical acclaim for her performance as Nadine Franklin in 'The Edge of Seventeen', a coming-of-age comedy-drama. The role earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.

She starred as Charlie Watson in 'Bumblebee', a spin-off prequel to the 'Transformers' film series. This role further solidified her action star credentials.

Hailee voiced Gwen Stacy / Spider-Woman in this animated marvel film, reprising her role from the first film.