May 2026 Movie Releases: The Films Everyone Will Be Watching

From giant Bollywood entertainers to long-awaited Hollywood sequels, May 2026 is set to be one of the busiest movie months in recent years.

Whether you’re into historical epics, chaotic comedies, brutal action or nostalgic fashion drama, cinemas are about to be packed.

Here are some of the biggest upcoming movies everyone’s talking about this May:

Raja Shivaji

One of the most ambitious Indian films of the year, Raja Shivaji sees Riteish Deshmukh stepping into the role of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj while also directing the film. The historical epic has already generated massive buzz thanks to its scale, visuals and emotional patriotic tone.

What makes this project even bigger is its reported ₹100 crore budget, making it one of the most expensive Marathi films ever made. Expect grand battle sequences, royal drama and a cinematic style clearly aiming for something huge on the big screen.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

Bollywood clearly isn’t done with relationship chaos.

This sequel-style comedy follows the same messy energy audiences loved in the original, but with even more confusion, romance and awkward situations. Featuring names like Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan, the film is expected to lean heavily into modern relationship humour and family drama.

If you’re looking for a light, fun cinema outing with friends, this could easily become one of May’s crowd-pleasers.

Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Classic Bollywood romance vibes are officially back.

Directed by veteran hitmaker David Dhawan, this rom-com stars Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in what looks like a colourful love triangle full of misunderstandings, comedy and over-the-top energy.

The first look already gives strong 2000s Bollywood nostalgia, and honestly? That’s probably exactly what audiences want right now.

Bandar

Probably the most mysterious title on this list.

Bandar is reportedly darker and more intense than the usual commercial Bollywood releases. Starring Bobby Deol, the film is expected to explore fame, scandal and personal downfall in a gritty way.

Not much has been officially revealed yet, but the curiosity around this movie is already growing online.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood…

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Yes, it’s finally happening.

Nearly two decades later, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway are returning for The Devil Wears Prada 2. The sequel reportedly explores how the fashion and media world has changed in the age of influencers, digital magazines and social media culture.

Honestly, this might become one of the biggest nostalgia hits of the year. People grew up quoting the original film – now they’re getting a sequel nobody expected would actually happen.

The Mandalorian and Grogu

Baby Yoda is officially heading to cinemas.

After dominating streaming through The Mandalorian, Din Djarin and Grogu are making the jump to the big screen in this brand-new Star Wars adventure.

Pedro Pascal returns as the Mandalorian, and the film is expected to bring larger-scale battles, new galactic threats and a more cinematic experience than the Disney+ series. For Star Wars fans, this is easily one of May’s biggest events.

Mortal Kombat II

Get ready for fatalities again.

The sequel to 2021’s Mortal Kombat looks bigger, crazier and much more game-accurate. One of the biggest additions is Karl Urban as fan-favourite Johnny Cage – and fans are already hyped.

Expect brutal fights, classic characters, over-the-top violence and a storyline that dives deeper into the actual tournament mythology this time around. If the trailers are anything to go by, this sequel is fully embracing the chaos.

So, What’s on Your Watchlist This May 2026?

That’s the interesting part.

Bollywood is bringing huge variety this month – historical epics, romantic chaos, family comedy and darker dramas – while Hollywood is leaning hard into nostalgia and franchise power.

You’ve got: