2026 has been a phenomenal year for Bollywood, delivering record-breaking blockbusters alongside brilliant, critically acclaimed cinema. With the year more than halfway through, here are the best Bollywood movies of 2026 you must watch, split between the biggest hits released so far and the most anticipated upcoming titles.
The Biggest Blockbusters (Released So Far)
Dhurandhar: The Revenge: The undisputed box office champion of 2026. It has shattered records, pulling in a colossal 1,813 crores globally and setting a new benchmark for Indian cinema.
Border 2: Riding high on nostalgia and massive scale, this patriotic action sequel has been a massive theatrical hit, earning over 450 crores.
Bhooth Bangla: Proving that the horror-comedy genre is still incredibly lucrative, this film has scared up over 270 crores at the box office.
The Critical Darlings (Released So Far)
Ikkis: Directed by thriller maestro Sriram Raghavan, this film has been lauded by critics for hitting the sweet spot between love and war.
Main Vaapas Aaunga: Directed by Imtiaz Ali, this movie has been praised as a "euphoric ode to humanity." It successfully bridged the gap between critical praise and commercial success, earning over 70 crores during its theatrical run.
Dug Dug: If you want something off the beaten path, Ritwik Pareek’s audacious and inventive social satire is one of the standout indie Hindi films of the year.
Highly Anticipated Upcoming Releases (Late 2026)
There is still a massive slate of films scheduled to release in the final months of the year:
Mirzapur: The Movie (Scheduled for September 3, 2026): The beloved and gritty crime series is getting a massive theatrical expansion.
Drishyam 3 (Scheduled for October 1, 2026): The highly anticipated next chapter in the gripping suspense franchise is set to arrive this fall.
Ramayana (Scheduled for Diwali 2026): Expected to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year, this epic has the potential to challenge Dhurandhar 2 for the top box office spot.
King (Scheduled for December 23, 2026): A major star-studded release positioned to dominate the Christmas holiday box office.