Shahid Kapoor announces Cocktail 2 release date; First look to drop during Dhurandhar The Revenge advance screening

Shahid Kapoor announced that Cocktail 2 will hit cinemas in June 2026. He also revealed that the first look will be out on March 18, which means during the Dhurandhar The Revenge paid preview shows.

Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon for Cocktail 2

Cocktail 2 is one of the most anticipated films of 2026. The film stars Shahid Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. On March 13, Shahid officially announced the release date of Cocktail 2, and fans are in for a treat as the film’s first look is set to be unveiled in theatres on March 18. Interestingly, this coincides with the paid previews of Dhurandhar The Revenge creating a buzzworthy day for entertainment enthusiasts.

When is Cocktail 2 releasing?

Taking to his Instagram account, Shahid Kapoor shared his first look from Cocktail 2 and announced that the film will hit cinemas on June 19, 2026. He also mentioned that the film's first look will be unveiled in theatres on March 18, during the paid previews of Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh.

In the picture, Shahid can be seen sitting in a car, wearing a light orange t-shirt and wearing sunglasses. He looks cool with the sea background. Announcing this, Shahid wrote, "For more info, make your way to the theatres this Wednesday, March 18."

Not only Shahid, but Rashmika Mandanna and Kriti Sanon also shared their first look from Cocktail 2. Take a look:

More about Cocktail 2

Cocktail 2 (2026), directed by Homi Adajania and written by Luv Ranjan, is a modern romance starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. Rumoured to explore unconventional relationships, including a possible homosexual angle between the female leads, the plot centres on a complex love triangle in a contemporary setting.

This film reportedly focuses on contemporary relationships, heartbreak, and self-discovery, similar to the 2012 original, Cocktail (Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Diana Penty), but presented in a bolder, more modern form. Buzz is circulating that Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna could share a new romantic angle, with Shahid Kapoor adding a surprising twist to the love triangle. Cocktail 2 is positioned as a "spiritual successor" rather than a direct sequel, aiming to modernise the themes of friendship and love that made the 2012 original a cult favourite.

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