From Dhurandhar 2 to Alpha, movies to watch out for in 2026

From Dhurandhar 2  to Battle of Galwan there's something for everyone at the movies in 2026. So, sit back and get ready for a year full of great content!

Updated On: 2025-12-28 02:29 PM IST

Compiled by : Athulya Nambiar

Upcoming 2026 releases

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups 

The film starring Yash in the lead and directed by Geetu Mohandas will be released in theatres on March 19 clashing with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2

Ramayana: Part 1 

The film will feature a power-packed cast playing the pivotal roles of the Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will essay the roles of Lord Ram and Sita. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, Lara Dutta takes on the role of Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Shurpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari

Battle of Galwan 

Salman Khan steps in as a soldier for the upcoming film. The superstar's film will be released in theatres on April 17, 2026

Parivarik ManuRanjan

Directed by Varun V. Sharma, the film stars Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari

Ginny wedds Sunny 2

Directed by Prasshant Jha, the film stars Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr in the rom com. The earlier part had Vikrant Massey and Yami Gautam in the lead

Chiranjeevi Hanuman - The Eternal

Directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, the animated film is based on the beloved Lord Hanuman 

Haiwaan

Directed by Priyadarshan, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Saiyami Kher. It is pegged to be a taut, edge-of-the-seat thriller

Tu Yaa Main

Scheduled for release in mid-February, the film directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the film stars Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor
Producers: Aanand L Rai, Himanshu Sharma and Vinod Bhanushali
Banner: Colour Yellow, Bhanushali Studios
One Liner: A “date-fright” film where romance meets the unexpected.

O Romeo 

Directed by Vishal Bharadwaj, it marks his reunion with actor Shahid Kapoor. The film that also stars Tripti Dimri and Nana Patekar will be released in theatres on February 13

Welcome to the Jungle

Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Raveen Tandon, Disha Patni, Lara Dutta, Jackie Shroff, Aftab Shivdasani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Johny Lever, Kiku Sharda,Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade and more.  Welcome to the Jungle promises audiences a grand cinematic experience with its special blend of music, comedy, and thrilling action

Dhurandhar 2

The part 1 of the Aditya Dhar directorial has created a havoc at the box office. The second part of the Ranveer Singh-starrer will be released in theatres on March 19, 2026

Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos 

Vir Das turns director with the film that is backed by Aamir Khan and also marks the comeback of Imran Khan. The film will be released in theatres on January 16, 2026

Alpha 

Alia Bhatt and Sharvari enter the spyverse with this film that also stars Bobby Deol. The film will soon announce a new release date

Awarapan 2

Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film starring Emraan Hashmi promises to deliver the next chapter in Shivam's journey of love and redemption. The film will be released on April 3

Tera Yaar Hoon Main

Directed by Milap Milan Zaveri, the film stars Aman Indra Kumar, Akanksha Sharma and Paresh Rawal

The India Storry

Directed by Cheytan DK, the film stars Kajal Aggarwal, Shreyas Talpade, Murali Sharma, Manish Wadhwa and Trisha Sarda. It is a hard-hitting narrative centered around one of the most controversial issues of modern times

Dhamaal 4

Directed by Indra Kumar, the film stars Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, Jaaved Jaaferi, Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye, Vijay Patkar and Ravi Kishan

Dil Ka Darwaaza Khol Na Darling!

The film directed by Vikas Bahl stars Jaya Bachchan, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Wamiqa Gabbi and Swanand Kirkire in the lead and seems like a fun rom-com

Love and War 

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is going to be back with a period drama in 2026 starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal

Dacoit: Ek Prem Katha

Directed by Shaneil Deo, the film stars Adivi Sesh, Mrunal Thakur, Anurag Kashyap and Prakash Raj. The film will be released on March 19, 2026. Dacoit promises an electrifying cinematic experience, seamlessly blending high-octane action, raw emotion, and gripping drama

Border 2 

Sunny Deol is back leading from the front for the sequel of Border. Joining him are Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan and Ahan Shetty.  The film will be releasing in theatres on January 23

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