The last two months of 2026 are packed. Diwali, wedding season, Christmas and the New Year holidays all fall in this window, and the film calendar has lined up some of the biggest releases of the year.
Here is every major Hindi film scheduled for November and December 2026, plus the Hollywood films that will compete for screens in India.
Release dates come from producers and distributors and can move. Check the latest date before you plan a trip to the cinema.
November 2026 Bollywood releases
Thursday, 5 November: Ramayana: Part 1
Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic with Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, including IMAX. Read our full Ramayana guide at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/ramayana-part-1-release-date-cast-music.
Friday, 6 November: Lakadbaggha 2: The Monkey Business
The sequel to the 2023 animal-rights action film Lakadbaggha.
Friday, 13 November: Laagi Chhoote Na
Friday, 20 November: Pratap, Party Animals, Kaali Kheti and Suryaa
Friday, 27 November: Gunmaaster G9, Mysaa and Yeh Prem Mol Liya
December 2026 Bollywood releases
Thursday, 3 December: Fauzi
Friday, 4 December: Cousin Isha, Bokshi, Eetha and 3 Monkeys
Friday, 11 December: Ganesh Dust to Stardust, with choreographer Ganesh Acharya, and Main Na Raha Mera
Thursday, 24 December: King
Shah Rukh Khan's action thriller directed by Siddharth Anand, with Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji. Music by Anirudh Ravichander and Sachin-Jigar. Read our full King guide at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/king-shah-rukh-khan-release-date-cast-songs.
Hollywood films competing in India
Friday, 18 December: Avengers: Doomsday
Robert Downey Jr. returns to Marvel as Doctor Doom, directed by the Russo brothers. Read our Avengers: Doomsday guide at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/avengers-doomsday-release-date-cast-india.
What came just before: late October releases
1. Friday, 23 October: Udta Teer, with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, plus Tu Hai Meri Kiran, Tum Mere Ho and Pehla Pyaar Doosri Baar.
2. Friday, 30 October: Nakhrewaalii.
Which films should you watch first?
1. For the whole family at Diwali: Ramayana: Part 1.
2. For the biggest music: Ramayana for the Rahman-Zimmer score, and King for Anirudh's songs.
3. For the Christmas holidays: King on 24 December, or Avengers: Doomsday the week before.
Where the songs come in
In India, a film's songs often reach audiences weeks before the film does. Album releases for Ramayana and King will land in the middle of the festive and wedding season, so expect their tracks on Reels, sangeet playlists and New Year parties. See which film songs are climbing every day on https://mediamarvels.in/trends/india.
Upcoming Bollywood movies: FAQs
What is the biggest Bollywood release in November 2026?
Ramayana: Part 1, on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Which Bollywood movie is releasing at Christmas 2026?
Shah Rukh Khan's King, on Thursday, 24 December 2026.
When does Avengers: Doomsday release in India?
Friday, 18 December 2026.
What was the highest-grossing Indian film of 2026?
Dhurandhar: The Revenge, by a wide margin. See the full list at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/highest-grossing-movies-2026-worldwide-india.
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