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June 2026 movies: Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai to Peddi, list of 18 films set for theatrical release

From highly anticipated sequels to big-budget pan-India entertainers, June 2026 is packed with exciting releases across Bollywood, Hollywood and South cinema. Here's a look at the 18 films heading to theatres this month.

By Ayush Srivastava | Updated: June 2, 2026 10:01 AM IST

A packed month of movies hitting theatres worldwide

June 2026 is shaping up to be a packed month for movie lovers with 18 theatrical releases lined up across Bollywood, Hollywood and South cinema. The slate includes big-budget action dramas, romantic comedies, horror thrillers, animation, sci-fi and franchise sequels. From star-studded casts to major directors and global IPs, theatres will see a steady stream of new releases almost every week.

1. Varun Dhawan returns with a comedy entertainer - Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, Pooja Hegde, Mouni Roy and Maniesh Paul lead this David Dhawan romantic comedy about a chaotic “double trouble” love story filled with misunderstandings and family humour. It will be hitting theatres on June 5, 2026.

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2. Ram Charan leads a rural sports drama - Peddi

Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, Divyenndu and Boman Irani star in Peddi. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana with music by A. R. Rahman, the film follows Peddi Pehelwan in 1980s rural Andhra Pradesh as he unites his village through sports to defend their pride. It will be hitting theatres on June 4, 2026.

3. Bobby Deol headlines a gritty crime thriller - Bandar

Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, Raj B. Shetty and Jitendra Joshi feature in Bandar. Directed by Anurag Kashyap and written by Sudip Sharma, it follows a fading TV star accused of sexual assault by his ex-girlfriend. It will be hitting theatres on June 5, 2026.

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4. Horror satire returns with a reboot - Scary Movie 6

Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Shawn Wayans and Dave Sheridan star in this rebooted horror-comedy co-written by the Wayans brothers and Rick Alvarez, spoofing modern horror cinema and cancel culture. It will be hitting theatres on June 5, 2026.

5. Music industry drama unfolds - Power Ballad

Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Saoirse Ronan and LaKeith Stanfield headline this John Carney musical drama exploring fame, creative control and artistic ownership in the music world. It will be hitting theatres on June 5, 2026.

6. Animated environmental tale arrives - The Last Whale Singer

Millie Bobby Brown, Jacob Tremblay, Idris Elba and Awkwafina voice this animated coming-of-age story developed with Whale and Dolphin Conservation, focusing on marine preservation. It will be hitting theatres on June 5, 2026.

7. Fantasy epic returns to Eternia - He-Man and Masters of the Universe

Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto and Alison Brie star in this fantasy adventure where Prince Adam discovers his cosmic legacy and battles Skeletor to save Eternia. It will be hitting theatres on June 5, 2026.

8. Supernatural horror sequel returns - Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past

Mimoh Chakraborty, Chetna Pande, Arif Zakaria and Sanjay Mishra star in Vikram Bhatt’s horror sequel featuring vengeful spirits and haunted estates using advanced 3D visuals. It will be hitting theatres on June 12, 2026.

9. Spielberg explores alien contact - Disclosure Day

Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo and Eve Hewson star in this Steven Spielberg sci-fi thriller about global fallout after extraterrestrial contact is revealed. It will be hitting theatres on June 12, 2026.

10. Political drama inspired by real events - Bharat Bhagya Vidhata

Kangana Ranaut, Girija Oak, Prakash Raj and Manoj Joshi feature in this drama inspired by the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, focusing on counter-terror operations and leadership. It will be hitting theatres on June 12, 2026.

11. Imtiaz Ali’s musical journey - Main Vaapas Aaunga

Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari Wagh, Vedang Raina, Naseeruddin Shah and Neena Gupta star in this A. R. Rahman-backed drama about a Partition-era love story discovered by a grandson. It will be hitting theatres on June 12, 2026.

12. Political leadership drama - Governor: The Silent Saviour

Manoj Bajpayee, Adah Sharma, Madhoo, Pankaj Tripathi and Kumud Mishra star in this Chinmay Mandlekar directorial inspired by RBI Governor S. Venkitaramanan and India’s 1990s economic crisis. It will be hitting theatres on June 12, 2026.

13. Internet horror comes alive - Backrooms

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Florence Pugh, Barry Keoghan and John Boyega star in this A24-backed horror film directed by Kane Parsons based on the viral creepypasta maze concept. It will be hitting theatres on June 12, 2026.

14. BTS concert film event - BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ in Busan: Live Viewing

RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook bring their Busan Asiad Main Stadium performance to cinemas worldwide in this special live concert screening. It will be hitting theatres on June 13, 2026.

15. Pixar’s toy universe continues - Toy Story 5

Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Keanu Reeves and Joan Cusack return in this Pixar sequel as Woody and Buzz face a new digital-age threat to traditional play. It will be hitting theatres on June 19, 2026.

16. Modern romance unfolds again - Cocktail 2

Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Kriti Sanon and Vicky Kaushal star in this spiritual sequel exploring modern relationships, friendships and love triangles. It will be hitting theatres on June 19, 2026.

17. Superhero saga begins anew - Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

Milly Alcock stars in this Craig Gillespie directorial, the second feature film in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Universe (DCU). Kara Zor-El joins forces with a young alien girl, Ruthye Marye Knoll, on a gritty interstellar mission driven by vengeance and survival. It will be hitting theatres on June 26, 2026.

18. Franchise chaos returns - Welcome To The Jungle

Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Disha Patani, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi and many others lead this ensemble comedy packed with confusion, mistaken identities and trademark slapstick humour. It will be hitting theatres on June 26, 2026.