War 2 release date revealed! Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR led YRF Spy Universe film to release on this date around Independence Day 2025

The buzz surrounding Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe is monumental at this point. With several films in the franchise and a sixth installment on the horizon, the cinematic universe is growing rapidly. Up next is War 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Hrithik Roshan’s 2019 blockbuster War.

Starring Jr NTR and Kiara Advani, War 2 has generated immense excitement, with fans tracking every detail about the film. However, one of the biggest mysteries was its exact release date. While it was previously confirmed that the film would arrive during Independence Day Week 2025, the specific day remained unknown—until now. YRF has finally dropped the official release date, and here’s everything you need to know!

War 2 Release Date Confirmed

For those unversed, War 2 is currently in its final leg of filming, with a special dance sequence featuring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR scheduled for May 2025. The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji, who has been immersed in the project for a long time. Meanwhile, whatch these stellar Hrithik Roshan films with your OTTplay Premium Subscription.

The excitement reached a peak when a fan-created chat video hyping up the film caught the attention of YRF’s official X account (formerly Twitter). In response to the fan’s tweet, YRF casually dropped the much-awaited release date!

"Must say.. you have set it up brilliantly even before we have started our marketing of #War2! There will be mayhem in cinemas on 14 August 2025, worldwide..." read the tweet. Well, there you have it—official confirmation! War 2 will hit theaters worldwide on August 14, 2025.

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Hrithik Roshan Suffers Leg Injury During War 2 Rehearsals

A few months ago, reports surfaced that War 2 would feature an electrifying dance-off between Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Given that both stars are phenomenal dancers—with Jr NTR’s Naatu Naatu from RRR even winning an Oscar—fans were beyond excited.

However, in a recent development, Hrithik Roshan reportedly suffered a leg injury while rehearsing for this intense song sequence. As a result, the shoot has been postponed to May 2025.

According to Bollywood Hungama, a source revealed: "Hrithik really pushed himself during the rehearsals for this energetic song with NTR Jr. While practicing, he developed a niggle in his leg that became quite uncomfortable. After medical evaluation, doctors advised him to rest and avoid further strain before filming this major sequence."

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The source further added: "The massive War 2 dance-off featuring Hrithik and NTR Jr. will now be shot in May. All the principal actors have completed their respective portions, and the film is already in post-production. This minor setback won’t affect the marketing or promotional plans. War 2 remains on track for its theatrical release on August 14, 2025!"

The Expanding YRF Spy Universe

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 is part of Aditya Chopra’s YRF Spy Universe, which has already delivered some of Bollywood’s biggest action spectacles, including:

Upcoming films in the franchise include:

With War 2 set on an unprecedented scale, expectations are sky-high for this action-packed extravaganza!

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