The makers of Welcome To The Jungle have finally announced the film’s release date. However, the news has received mixed reactions from fans. On Tuesday, the team confirmed that the Akshay Kumar-led comedy will release in cinemas on June 26, 2026. While the announcement created excitement, many fans were unhappy with the chosen date.
Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome To The Jungle went on floors in December 2023. It is the third film in the popular Welcome franchise. The release date was announced with a group picture of the cast and crew from the sets, which quickly went viral online. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh also shared the update, confirming that the makers are firmly sticking to the June 2026 release.
Why Fans Are UNHAPPY With Welcome To The Jungle Release Date?
Soon after the announcement, fans started questioning the timing. Many believe August 2026 would have been a better release window. One major reason is Akshay Kumar’s packed release schedule. His film Bhooth Bangla is already set to arrive in May 2026. With just about a month’s gap between the two films, fans fear that Welcome To The Jungle could suffer at the box office.
Earlier reports had suggested that the film might release on August 14 or August 27, 2026. This speculation gained strength after big films like King and Love And War moved out of those dates. However, the makers have now cleared all doubts by confirming the June release.
DON'T MISS
Social media platforms were flooded with reactions after the announcement. Many fans openly requested the makers to rethink the decision. Read some user comments below:
“Release in August please.”
“Bad release date. Aug should have been the best release date.”
“Change the date.”
“Again Akshay Kumar movies releasing in a gap of 1 month.”
“2 movies in a span of 40 days again. Bhoot Bangla on 15 May and Welcome on 26 June. Also “Dhamaal 4 coming on 3rd July which means Welcome is doomed for sure.”
“Akki sir mat karo June me release… already bhoot bangla 1 mahine pehle aa rahi h…atleast diwali me laao welcome to the jungle warna flop ho jayega plsss sir kabhi to suno apne fans ki…very bad decision.”
“Akshay sir disaster ha ye 15 may ko apki most hype movie bhoot bangla aa rahe uske 1 month later ye nahi chalega All time disaster pakka hai.”
About This Akshay Kumar Starrer
Welcome To The Jungle remains one of the biggest comedy films in the making. It features a massive ensemble cast of over 30 actors, including Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Arshad Warsi and Paresh Rawal. The film promises “high-octane action” along with the franchise’s signature comedy.
The film’s production faced hurdles last year due to reported financial issues. Shooting was halted multiple times, and there were even reports that some actors were considering quitting the project. However, the issues were later resolved, and the shoot got back on track.
The Welcome franchise has a strong fan base. The first film was released in 2007 and became a major box-office hit. The sequel followed in 2015 with a new storyline. While Welcome To The Jungle is not directly linked to the earlier films, it is set in the same Welcome universe.
Presented by AA Nadiadwala and Star Studio18, in association with Cape of Good Films and Seeta Films, the film also stars Rajpal Yadav, Johnny Lever, Aftab Shivdasani, Lara Dutta, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor and many more. All eyes are now on whether the makers will stick to the June date or consider fans’ requests.
