The planned sequel to Vijay Deverakonda's film Kingdom, which released in July 2025, has officially been shelved as confirmed by producer Naga Vamsi. The film was initially planned as the start of a franchise; however, after it tanked at the box office, the makers are no longer keep on taking it forward
02 January,2026 03:23 PM IST | MumbaiFrom Hollywood spectacles to Bollywood blockbusters, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of sequels fans have been waiting for. With beloved franchises returning and iconic characters back on the big screen, these much-awaited follow-ups promise bigger stories, higher stakes and plenty of nostalgia. Here’s a look at the most anticipated sequels set to hit theatres in 2026.
02 January,2026 02:26 PM IST | Aakruti BaglaADVERTISEMENT
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Timothee Chalamet plays a ping pong star in the new sports drama, and one memorable scene sees his character being spanked by Kevin O’Leary’s pen entrepreneur Milton Rockwell
02 January,2026 11:05 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSydney Sweeney gained 35lbs for the role and said, It was a lot. I felt so sick all the time. But even with the high calorie intake and the eating, as soon as I started boxing, the weight would drop off"
02 January,2026 10:45 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSIsiah Whitlock was a prolific character actor and a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee, appearing in his films BlacKkKlansman, Da 5 Bloods, She Hate Me, 5th Hour, Red Hook Summer and Chi-Raq
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Bigg Boss 19 finalist Tanya Mittal clarified that she never claimed to have 150 bodyguards, saying the remark was misinterpreted from a joke about her staff. During a factory tour, she showcased her businesses to prove her claims and addressed past controversies
02 January,2026 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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