Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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'Son of Sardaar 2' Trailer Scored 28+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours: Top 10 Most-Watched Bollywood Trailer List
334 days ago
Bollywood

'Son of Sardaar 2' Trailer Scored 28+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours: Top 10 Most-Watched Bollywood Trailer List

Mumbai, July 12 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's much-awaited action-comedy drama, Son of Sardaar 2, is gearing up for its theatrical release on July 25. In the lead-up to the big day, the makers dropped the official trailer on July 11, which quickly gained traction online. ## In the first 24 hours, the trailer amassed an impressive 28.70 million views on YouTube, across two channels — 28 million via Jio Studios and 700K through Ajay Devgn Films' official channel. The trailer, infused with slapstick humour, has been met with a positive response from viewers, boosting anticipation around the sequel. ## Despite not breaking into the top 10 most-watched Bollywood trailers, Son of Sardaar 2 has comfortably outperformed many recent biggies, including Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 trailer, which managed just 9.5 million views in comparison. With this momentum, SOS2 is poised for a strong opening at the box office later this month. ## Here is the list of top 10 most watched Bollywood trailers (Hindi) - ## 1. Dunki – 58.5 million ## 2. SkyForce – 57.65 million ## 3. Adipurush – 52.2 million ## 4. Singham Again – 52 million ## 5. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar – 50.95 million ## 6. Animal – 50.6 million ## 7. Sikandar – 48 million ## 8. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 – 45.9 million ## 9. Jawan (Prevue) – 45.6 million ## 10. Baby John – 45.2 million ## About Son of Sardaar 2 ## Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, SOS2 is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 film Son of Sardaar. It stars Ajay Devgn alongside Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, Chunky Panday, Neeru Bajwa, Kubbra Sait, Vindu Dara Singh, and Mukul Dev, among others. ## Produced by Devgn Films and Jio Studios, the film is scheduled to release on July 25. ## Stay tuned...

Director Shankar's Ambitious Vision For 'Velpari' Cinematic Adaptation
334 days ago
Kollywood

Director Shankar's Ambitious Vision For 'Velpari' Cinematic Adaptation

Chennai, July 12 - Renowned filmmaker S. Shankar, once hailed as a visionary of Indian cinema, is now struggling with one of the toughest phases of his career. Following the underwhelming box office performance of his much-hyped films Indian 2 and Game Changer, the director's credibility has taken a hit, with many critics and audiences branding his creative vision as "outdated." ## While there are so many challenges in front of him, he is refusing to back down and is looking to bounce back with what he calls his "dream project" — a cinematic adaptation of Veerayuga Nayagan Velpari, the bestselling historical epic novel by S. Venkatesan. ## Speaking at a grand event in Chennai celebrating the novel's success — having sold over 100,000 copies — Shankar confirmed that Velpari will be his next film. He described the project as a monumental opportunity to take Indian cinema to a global level, hinting at its massive scale and technological ambition, just like Game of Thrones and Avatar. ## "Velpari has everything — history, emotion, war, drama, and scope for cutting-edge technology. This can be a proud Tamil film on the global stage," Shankar said during the event, with the hope of making his dream come true. ## The director plans to make it a two-part epic, though no actors or producers are officially attached yet. It is said that the project will require extensive world-building, possibly matching or exceeding the scale of Ponniyin Selvan or Baahubali. With a dream to redefine Tamil cinema's global image, Velpari could well be Shankar’s boldest—and most redeeming—move yet. ## Who was Velpari? ## Velpari was a legendary Tamil chieftain and one of the seven great philanthropists (Kadai Ezhu Vallalgal) of ancient Tamilakam during the Sangam era (circa 300 BCE – 300 CE). He ruled over Parambu Nadu, a lush and hilly kingdom believed to be located in parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Kerala. ## Stay tuned...

Pawan Kalyan's Action Thriller 'OG' Creates Pre-Release Buzz With Record-Breaking Theatrical Deal in Sight
334 days ago
Tollywood

Pawan Kalyan's Action Thriller 'OG' Creates Pre-Release Buzz With Record-Breaking Theatrical Deal in Sight

Hyderabad, July 12 - Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan is set to dominate the latter half of 2025 with two major releases - Hari Hara Veera Mallu and OG. While HHVM, after multiple delays, is finally slated to hit the big screens on July 24, it is director Sujeeth's action thriller, OG, that is generating unprecedented buzz among fans and trade circles alike. ## Even before the release of HHVM and in the absence of an official teaser or trailer for OG, the film's theatrical business is already a hot topic in the industry. According to a report by Track Tollywood, multiple distributors are in discussions with DVV Entertainment to finalise the theatrical rights for the Telugu states. The makers are reportedly quoting over ₹150 crore, a record-breaking figure for any Pawan Kalyan film to date. ## Should the deal be finalised at the quoted price, OG will become only the fifth film — after RRR, Salaar, Kalki 2898 AD, and Pushpa 2 — to cross the ₹150 crore mark in theatrical business for the Telugu states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana). This not only marks a massive milestone in Pawan Kalyan's career but also highlights the soaring expectations surrounding the film. ## OG features Pawan Kalyan in the powerful titular role of Ojas Gambheera, a feared gangster who resurfaces in Mumbai after a decade-long disappearance to confront and eliminate a rival crime boss, Omi Bhau, played by Emraan Hashmi. The film also stars Priyanka Mohan and Arjun Das in key roles. ## Directed by Sujeeth and produced by DVV Danayya under the DVV Entertainment banner, OG is scheduled for a worldwide release on September 25 this year in multiple languages. With its high-octane premise, star-studded cast, and record-setting buzz, OG is one of the biggest cinematic events of 2025. ## Stay tuned...

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Box Office Stars: Scarlett Johansson Tops
334 days ago
Hollywood

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Box Office Stars: Scarlett Johansson Tops

Los Angeles, July 12 - Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson has outgrossed her fellow male and female stars to become the highest-grossing leading star at the worldwide box office. The actress, who famously played Black Widow in the MCU, has achieved this remarkable feat after the success of "Jurassic World Rebirth". ## Scarlett Johansson's box office success is largely attributed to her involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Still, she has also proven her worth with films like "Jurassic World Rebirth" (2022), "Lucy" (2014), and her voiceover roles in "Sing" (2016). ## Of the 10 actors listed in the top-grossing stars, 8 have recurring roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Cruise is the only actor in the highest-grossing non-MCU star, and 6th overall in the list, followed by Dwayne Johnson at the 9th position. ## Here are the top 10 highest-grossing stars/actors (the list is based on the cumulative worldwide box office of all the movies a star has had a leading role in over their lifetime, including animated movies and other voice-only roles, according to The Numbers. ## 1. Scarlett Johansson (36 movies) - $14.92 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "The Avengers," "Black Widow," "Iron Man 2," "Captain America: Civil War," "Lucy," "Jurassic World Rebirth," and "Sing." ## 2. Samuel L. Jackson (70 movies) - $14.60 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "The Avengers," "Spider-Man: Far From Home," "Pulp Fiction," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Jurassic Park," and "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace." ## 3. Robert Downey, Jr. (45 movies) - $14.3 billion## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Iron Man," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "Oppenheimer," "Captain America: Civil War," and "Sherlock Holmes." ## 4. Zoe Saldana (33 movies) - $14.23 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avatar" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Endgame," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Avatar: Way of the Water," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Star Trek," and "Emilia Pérez."## 5. Chris Pratt (27 movies) - $14.12 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "Jurassic World," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "The Super Mario Bros Movie." ## 6. Tom Cruise (45 movies) - $12.65 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Top Gun: Maverick" ## Other top titles: "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning," "Top Gun," "The Mummy," "The Last Samurai," and "Born on the Fourth of July." ## 7. Chris Hemsworth (28 movies) - $12.19 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Avengers," "Thor: Ragnarok," "Thor: Love & Thunder," "Thor," "Star Trek," and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." ## 8. Vin Diesel (28 movies) - $11.99 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Fast & The Furious," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Furious 7," "Fast Five," and "Thor: Love & Thunder." ## 9. Dwayne Johnson (39 movies) - $11.44 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Furious 7" ## Other top titles: "Fast Five," "Moana," "Moana 2," "Fast & Furious 6," "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," and "Black Adam." ## 10. Chris Evans (29 movies) - $11.42 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Avengers," "Captain America: The First Avengers," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and "Materialists." ## Note: The list is updated as of July 11, 2025. ## Stay tuned...

D54: Dhanush Teams Up With Director Vignesh Raja For His Next Film; Cast and Crew Details Revealed
335 days ago
Kollywood

D54: Dhanush Teams Up With Director Vignesh Raja For His Next Film; Cast and Crew Details Revealed

Chennai, July 11 - National-award-winning actor Dhanush has kicked off his next film, tentatively called D54, with director Vignesh Raja, who is best known for his work in the superhit movie "Por Thozhil" (2023). ## The film, produced by Vels Film International, was announced on Thursday (July 10) with a traditional pooja ceremony attended by the main team, including Dhanush, producer Dr. Ishari K. Ganesh, and director Vignesh Raja. ## The D54 is said to be a high-octane action entertainer, and the shoot for the same has also begun. The makers also released a poster which shows Dhanush standing in a cotton field being burnt down, with his head down. ## Cast and crew details of D54 ## Apart from Dhanush, the film will feature highly in-demand actress Mamitha Baiju in the female lead role alongside KS Ravi Kumar, Suraj Venjramoodu, and Jayaram in prominent roles. National-award-winning composer, GV Prakash Kumar, will score the music for this much-anticipated movie. ## The much awaited journey starts off 🔥 #D54 starring @dhanushkraja - Shoot begins today with a pooja. Produced by @VelsFilmIntl. A film by @vigneshraja89.A @gvprakash Musical 🎶@ThinkStudiosInd @alfredprakash17 @thenieswar @ksravikumardir @_mamithabaiju #Jayaram pic.twitter.com/yI5uI6G6Lj— Vels Film International (@VelsFilmIntl) July 10, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

'Ramayana' Complete Star Cast Details Seemingly Revealed
335 days ago
Bollywood

'Ramayana' Complete Star Cast Details Seemingly Revealed

Mumbai, July 11 - One of Indian cinema's most ambitious projects, director Nitesh Tiwari's epic adaptation of Ramayana, has become the talk of the town following the release of its first look teaser. The brief glimpse, which introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Raavan, has sent anticipation soaring, with a wave of unanimous praise across the board. ## Primary Cast Confirmed ## The teaser officially revealed Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, joined by Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Yash as the fearsome Raavan, and Sunny Deol in the powerful role of Hanuman. The visual introduction of Ranbir and Yash has already generated tremendous excitement among fans. ## Rumoured Full Cast Line-Up ## According to Letterboxd, the complete cast has now surfaced. Notably, Arun Govil, who famously portrayed Rama in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV series, returns to the epic as King Dasharath. He will be joined by Indira Krishnan as Mata Kaushalya and Lara Dutta as the scheming Kaikeyi. ## The cast reportedly also includes: ## Sheeba Chaddha as Manthra ## Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari ## Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha ## Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva ## Adinath Kothare as Bharat ## Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva ## Kunal Kapoor as Indradeva ## Amitabh Bachchan lending his voice for Jatayu ## Other listed cast members on LetterBoxd in undisclosed roles include Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Meghna Malik, Harman Baweja, Samarth Kaimliya, Kurangi Vijyashri Nagraj, Ajinkya Rao, Sandeep Kumar, Pravin Manjrekar, and Satyen Chaturvedi. ## Production & Release Timeline ## Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana will unfold in two parts, with Part 1 slated for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 expected in Diwali 2027. The epic will be released globally in multiple languages and formats, including 3D and IMAX. ## The film's visual effects are being handled by DNEG, the studio behind numerous global blockbusters. Musical legends Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman are collaborating on the score, setting the stage for a truly cinematic mythological experience. ## Stay tuned...

Sitaare Zameen Par 3-Week Collection: Crosses Five Films' Lifetime Total In 150 Crore Net Club
335 days ago
Bollywood

Sitaare Zameen Par 3-Week Collection: Crosses Five Films' Lifetime Total In 150 Crore Net Club

Mumbai, July 11 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par had a decent third week at the domestic box office, which took its total India net collection to past 150 crores. It is among the 65 films to achieve the milestone of 150 crore net in the Hindi language. ## The RS Prasanna directorial scored approximately 19 crores net in the third week, dropping around 60% from the second week. The drop in collection in the third week was higher than it was in the second week (47.69%), which shows the legs are slowing down as competition is increasing. ## What is the total India net collection of Sitaare Zameen Par? ## After three weeks of running, the total India net collection of the film is around 154 crores. With this, it has beaten the lifetime collection of five movies in the 150 crores net club in Hindi - "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" (150.71 crores), "OMG 2" (151.16 crores), "Salaar: Cease Fire - Part 1" (152.65 crores), "Chhichhore" (153.16 crores), and "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" (153.55 crores). ## What is the overseas and worldwide collection of the film? ## SZP has done well at the international box office, scoring an estimated 54 crores gross in three weeks. Worldwide, it has grossed approximately 238 crores, crossing the lifetime collection of Ajay Devgn's "Raid 2" (237.50 crores worldwide) and becoming the third biggest Bollywood grosser of the year behind "Housefull 5" (289 crores) and "Chhaava" (808 crores). ## Stay tuned...

'Superman' Heads For $21+ Million In North America Previews: Comparison With James Gunn's Previous Comic Book Movies
335 days ago
Hollywood

'Superman' Heads For $21+ Million In North America Previews: Comparison With James Gunn's Previous Comic Book Movies

Los Angeles, July 11 - Director James Gunn's superhero movie Superman might top even the most optimistic box office projections after a huge start in previews at the domestic (North America) box office, thanks to the overwhelmingly positive audience reception and reviews. ## According to Deadline, the first film under James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe (DCU) is heading for $21+ million in overall previews domestically. The figure includes Tuesday night's Amazon Prime members screenings cash of $2.8 million, plus monies from showtimes, which began today at 2 PM on Thursday. ## Warner Bros. projected $100+ million while tracking and exhibition were spotting around $130 million 3-day opening weekend domestically. However, Deadline reports that Superman looks to be leaving all those projections in the dust and might open even higher. ## In comparison to director James Gunn's previous comic book movies, Superman has the biggest previews, besting "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"'s $17.5 million. It is also easily ahead of the preview box office of Zack Snyder's 2013 "Man of Steel" ($9 million). ## Here is a preview box office collection of James Gunn's all comic book movies - ## 1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - $11.2 million ## 2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) - $17 million ## 3. The Suicide Squad (2021) - $4.1 million (covid pandemic) ## 4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) - $17.5 million ## 5. Superman (2025)* - $21+ million ## Stay tuned...

Housefull 5 Five-Week Box Office Collection: To Beat Bajirao Mastani and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 To Enter Top 50 Highest Net-Grossing Hindi Movie List?
336 days ago
Bollywood

Housefull 5 Five-Week Box Office Collection: To Beat Bajirao Mastani and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 To Enter Top 50 Highest Net-Grossing Hindi Movie List?

Mumbai, July 11 - Akshay Kumar's comedy thriller Housefull 5 has completed five weeks at the box office. Despite the mixed reception, the movie has managed to earn a decent success. It has emerged as the biggest grosser for Akshay Kumar since Sooryavanshi (2021) at the global box office. ## At one point, it looked like Housefull 5 would be able to outgross Sooryavanshi's final worldwide gross of 293 crores, but due to competition and mixed word of mouth, the pace got slow at the box office. It will finish as the second biggest grosser for the superstar in the post-pandemic world, just short of Sooryavanshi at around 290 crores. ## Nonetheless, Housefull 5 has an outside chance to beat Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra's Bajirao Mastani (184.30 crores net) and Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (184.32 crores net) at the domestic box office to enter the top 50 biggest Hindi net grosser list. The movie needs another 1 crore net to surpass these two films, which looks extremely difficult, but might get there if it manages to stay in theatres for a few more weeks on limited theatres. In terms of India gross collection, Bajirao Mastani will remain ahead as tax rates were much higher when it was released in 2015. ## How much did Housefull 5 earn at the Indian box office in 5 weeks (35 days)? ## Housefull 5 is nearing its box office journey as it earned around 35 lakh in its 5th week, a massive drop of around 85% from the last week. It has earned approximately 183.30 crores net collection (218.35 crores gross) at the domestic box office and around 289 crores worldwide after 5 weeks. ## As said, the movie will finish below the 290 crores gross mark globally, as the second biggest Bollywood grosser of the year behind Chhaava (808 crores worldwide). With this collection, HF5 could have emerged as a box office hit, but the cost involved was much higher than any other comedy entertainer. ## Stay tuned...

Yash To Have A Full-Length Role In Director Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Part 1'
336 days ago
Bollywood

Yash To Have A Full-Length Role In Director Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Part 1'

Mumbai, July 10 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana has taken social media by storm ever since the first look introduction teaser was released recently. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavan, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. ## Over the last few days, there have been rumours that Yash as Raavan will have an extended cameo appearance with only 15 minutes of screen time in the first part of Ramayana, which releases on Diwali 2026. The reports left fans disappointed and disheartened. ## According to the latest report by Himesh Mankad for Pinkvilla, there is no truth in rumours as Yash will have a full-length role with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in Ramayana: Part One. The actor has reportedly shot for over 50 days since he started shooting on April 30, for just the first part of the movie. ## Contrary to the rumours, Yash reportedly has a screen time in excess of one hour in Ramayana: Part One, which acts as a build-up for the battle royale for Ramayana: Part Two. Meanwhile, shooting for the first part is already completed, while the second part filming will commence in August this year. ## Nitesh Tiwari is said to be treating Ramayana: Part One in a very interesting manner, as he is giving a proper build-up with back stories to the characters of Ram and Raavan, as that would make the impact of Ramayana: Part Two even bigger. The second part will hit the big screen on Diwali 2027. ## The film is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations. The film has music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman while the VFX is being done by DNEG. ## Stay tuned...

SS Rajamouli, Prabhas' 'Baahubali' Gets A New Re-Release Title And Release Date
336 days ago
Tollywood

SS Rajamouli, Prabhas' 'Baahubali' Gets A New Re-Release Title And Release Date

Hyderabad, July 10 - A decade ago in 2015, on this same day (July 10), director SS Rajamouli's epic action drama Baahubali - The Beginning, starring Pan India superstar Prabhas, was released in theatres worldwide, and changed the Indian cinema for its greater good. ## Baahubali grossed approximately 650 crores worldwide and was the second highest-grossing Indian movie at that time, behind Aamir Khan's "PK" (792 crores). 2 years later, the second part, Baahubali - The Conclusion was released in April 2017, and became much bigger blockbuster than the first part. ## The second part grossed nearly 1800 crores worldwide, but it was again finished as the second biggest-grosser, behind Aamir Khan's "Dangal" (2070 crores), which released in 2016. Now, 10 years after the first film, both films are returning to the big screen in a single epic cut. ## Earlier this year, the makers announced the re-release of Baahubali, and now, sharing more details, it has been confirmed that both Baahubali - The Beginning and Baahubali - The Conclusion will be re-released as one film, titled Baahubali - The Epic, worldwide on October 31st this year in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. ## This is probably the first time that both parts of a movie are getting re-released as a single cut, and the fans are excited to see how it works out. Produced by Arka Media Works, the film also stars Rana Daggubati, Anushka, Tamannaah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, Sathyaraj, and Nassar in prominent roles. ## 10 years ago, a question united the nation…Now the question and the answer return together in ONE grand epic. #BaahubaliTheEpic releases worldwide on October 31st, 2025.#Celebrating10YearsOfBaahubali #DecadeofBaahubaliReign #Baahubali pic.twitter.com/iCdTyicF4F— Baahubali (@BaahubaliMovie) July 10, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

'Dune 3' Gets An Official Title As Filming Begins
336 days ago
Hollywood

'Dune 3' Gets An Official Title As Filming Begins

Los Angeles, July 10 - Director Denis Villeneuve is once again set to take the audience to Arrakis as he begins production for his much-awaited Dune 3. The final chapter of this sci-fi epic series will adapt Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah, but it hasn't taken its name as a title. ## Director Villeneuve shared a picture on social media and confirmed that the third movie has been titled Dune: Part 3. There were rumours that the upcoming film would keep the book's title as it is, but it is not the case. Instead, it follows the titling of its predecessor. ## The sequel to "Dune" (2021) and "Dune: Part Two" (2024), the film will cover the events of the 1969 novel Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert, the second novel in the Dune series. Other than the title, there were also rumours that the film would be entirely shot in IMAX, but the latest development confirms that it will have sequences filmed in IMAX, though it will not be filmed fully in the format. ## Dune: Part Three will see Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles as Paul Muad'Dib Atredies and Chani, and joining them from the previous films will be Jason Momoa and Florence Pugh, with Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke featuring in the cast. ## The film will be released on December 18th, 2026. ## Stay tuned...