From Hollywood spectacles to Bollywood blockbusters, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of sequels fans have been waiting for. With beloved franchises returning and iconic characters back on the big screen, these much-awaited follow-ups promise bigger stories, higher stakes and plenty of nostalgia. Here’s a look at the most anticipated sequels set to hit theatres in 2026.

In Hindi cinema, villains have often stolen the spotlight, delivering performances so powerful that they eclipsed the heroes themselves. From iconic antagonists to morally complex anti-heroes, these characters proved that sometimes it’s the darkness that leaves the strongest impression