War 2 release date: Hrithik Roshan - Jr NTR starrer film to release on THIS date - check details

Yash Raj Films has announced the release date of War 2, the next instalment in its ambitious Spy Universe. The production house shared a fanmade teaser for its upcoming movie to announce War 2's theatrical release worldwide on August 14.

Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the upcoming movie is headlined by Hrithik Roshan, who also starred in its first part War. The sequel also features Jr NTR and Kiara Advani.

On its official X page, Yash Raj Films confirmed the release date of War 2 by re-sharing an unofficial promotional asset of the film.

"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…" the banner said in the post.

Here's how fans reacted to War 2:

YRF Spy Universe were delighted by the announcement and dubbed its latest instalment as the “greatest clash” of Indian cinema.

“War 2 will give plot for either Pathaan2 or Tiger Vs Pathaan,” a user guessed.

“Hope to see Pathaan and Tiger Cameo in War 2,” said another user.

“Looking forward to it,” a user said.

“Greatest clash ever in Indian cinema industry,” exclaimed.

“Is NTR villain? Really?” a Jr NTR fan asked.

The YRF Spy Universe was launched in 2012 with Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's "Ek Tha Tiger". Its success spawned two sequels — "Tiger Zinda Hai" (2017) and "Tiger 3" (2023).

"War", also starring Tiger Shroff, released in 2019 and was followed by 2023's "Pathaan", starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.

The YRF Spy Universe is India's highest-grossing film franchise and has amassed a staggering ₹2,900 crore globally.

Also in the banner's pipeline are "Pathaan 2" with Shah Rukh, "Tiger vs Pathaan", starring Salman and Shah Rukh, and "Alpha", billed as the first female-led YRF Spy Universe film featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari.

(With agency inputs)