Welcome to the Jungle locks release date: Here's when Akshay Kumar and 30 stars will bring wild chaos to the big screen

Welcome to the Jungle hits theatres June 26, 2026. Akshay Kumar leads a 30-star ensemble in Ahmed Khan’s VFX-heavy reboot, trading city gangs for high-octane jungle slapstick.

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The makers have officially announced the release date of the third installment of the Welcome franchise in theatres. The comedy-action film Welcome to the Jungle is set to release in theatres around the world on June 26, 2026.

Who is the director of Welcome to the Jungle?

One of Bollywood's most financially successful comedy brands makes a triumphant return under Ahmed Khan's helm. The announcement comes after much anticipation over the film's production schedule, which has been subject to changes in the past owing to the enormous scale and complicated scheduling needs of its large ensemble.

The Welcome films, which were directed by Anees Bazmee and premiered in 2007, became cult classics thanks to the acting of Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, and Akshay Kumar. Chapter three restores Kumar's prominence after the 2015 sequel Welcome Back introduced a new protagonist in John Abraham. The "Jungle" theme, according to industry watchers, signals a shift away from the previous films' metropolitan crime-family settings and towards a structure more akin to high-octane adventure comedies.

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Which A-list stars are leading this massive ensemble in Welcome to the Jungle?

The film boasts more than 30 A-list performers and is billed as one of the biggest ensemble efforts in Indian cinematic history. The cast confirms the inclusion of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, and Paresh Rawal. Raveena Tandon makes a memorable on-screen return in Kumar's film alongside Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, and Lara Dutta.

A stellar cast that includes Kiku Sharda, Krishna Abhishek, Johnny Lever, Arshad Warsi, and Rajpal Yadav backs up the film's comic content. In addition to Farida Jalal, the project also features Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, and Aftab Shivdasani. Sayaji Shinde, Zakir Hussain, Mukesh Tiwari, and Daler Mehndi are among the other actors in the production.

What "larger-than-life" elements is Ahmed Khan bringing to the screen with Welcome to the Jungle?

The action-packed films Baaghi 2 and Baaghi 3 were directed by Ahmed Khan, who is reputedly combining slapstick comedy with massive set pieces. According to people familiar with the production, the "Jungle" portion makes use of extensive visual effects and location shooting to generate a "larger-than-life" setting. This installment is said to have high-energy action scenes and grandiose musical numbers, with the whole main cast supposedly appearing on the title track, in contrast to the more realistic settings of the previous films.

The film's marketing campaign, leading up to its June release, is expected to heavily emphasise the score and music, which have consistently been the series' strongest points.

What is the release date of Welcome to the Jungle?

With a release date of June 26, 2026, Welcome to the Jungle will be a big mid-year tentpole. The makers have shown their faith in the film's branding and the star power of its actors by choosing a non-holiday window to release it.

It will be difficult for the new installment to match the hilarious quality of the 2007 original, which is still widely watched on OTT and TV. Studio officials are predicting a massive domestic and international box office success thanks to the revival of the franchise's signature musical numbers and an eclectic cast that includes both old and new faces.

Welcome to the Jungle FAQs:

Q: When is the Welcome to the Jungle release date?

A: Welcome to the Jungle is officially scheduled to release in cinemas globally on June 26, 2026. The film was originally expected earlier, but the production timeline was shifted to accommodate its massive scale and the scheduling of its 30+ lead actors.

Q: Who is in the cast of Welcome to the Jungle?

A: Welcome to the Jungle features a massive ensemble of over 30 actors, led by Akshay Kumar. Other prominent stars include Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, Arshad Warsi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Sanjay Dutt, and comedy veterans like Johnny Lever and Rajpal Yadav.

Q: Are Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar in Welcome to the Jungle?

A: No, the iconic duo of Uday Shetty (Nana Patekar) and Majnu Bhai (Anil Kapoor) will not be appearing in Welcome to the Jungle. Director Ahmed Khan stated that the new script follows a different "Jungle" theme that didn't fit the original characters' urban crime-family setting.

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