Yash Raj Films (YRF) has announced that 'War 2,' the latest installment in its blockbuster Spy Universe, will receive an exclusive global IMAX release. The highly anticipated action spectacle is set to hit IMAX theaters across major international markets, including North America, the Middle East, the UK & Europe, Australasia, Africa, and Southeast Asia, simultaneous with its domestic release in India on August 14, 2025. This move aims to deliver a truly immersive experience for audiences worldwide.
'War 2' follows the massive success of its predecessors in the YRF Spy Universe, including global hits like Pathaan, Tiger 3, and the original War. The 2023 phenomenon Pathaan already holds a spot among the top-grossing IMAX releases in Indian box office history, underscoring the franchise's significant international appeal and its ability to draw massive crowds to premium formats.
To mark 50 days until the release of 'War 2,' YRF today unveiled striking new posters featuring its powerhouse cast: Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr., and Kiara Advani, accompanied by the exciting IMAX announcement.
Nelson D’Souza, Vice President, International Distribution, Yash Raj Films, emphasized the studio's commitment to global excellence: "At Yash Raj Films, we’re committed to pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema on the global stage. 'War 2' is a landmark moment in the YRF Spy Universe, and we’re thrilled to partner with IMAX to deliver it in the most immersive format possible to the audience. 'War 2' pits two of the biggest superstars in the history of Indian cinema, Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr., in the most epic face-off that can truly be called a spectacle in every sense of the way, and IMAX will deliver this thrill in spades to the audience globally."
Christopher Tillman, VP of International Development and Distribution at IMAX, echoed the sentiment: "We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Aditya Chopra and Yash Raj Films to bring the year’s biggest Indian film, 'War 2,' to IMAX locations across the world, solidifying the global appeal of this stellar franchise and masterclass in action filmmaking. Director Ayan Mukerji is crafting an adrenaline-fueled theatrical spectacle, and Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR will deliver electrifying performances in 'War 2,' creating unforgettable action cinema tailored for the immersive experience only IMAX can provide."
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ayan Mukerji, 'War 2' promises jaw-dropping action sequences and cutting-edge visuals. The film was intentionally shot with IMAX presentation in mind, leveraging the format’s ultra-large screen and signature sound technology to maximize impact and deliver a truly captivating cinematic event.
A special teaser for the IMAX release of 'War 2' has already begun playing in theaters globally, offering audiences a tantalizing glimpse of the high-octane excitement that awaits them. The full, immersive experience of 'War 2' will arrive exclusively in IMAX theaters on August 14, 2025.
