The release plans for Nitesh Tiwari‘s ‘Ramayana‘ took an unexpected turn on Friday, after producer Namit Malhotra announced that the film’s digital trailer launch has been postponed.Originally expected to launch on July 24, post its global debut at San Diego Comic-Con, Malhotra announced on his social media handles that the trailer would instead be unveiled globally at a ‘later date’. Sharing the update in a statement, Malhotra wrote, “Today is a very special moment for our Ramayana. My dream of taking Ramayana to the world is now a reality with our partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment. In light of the above, we will be launching our trailer globally at a later date.”While Malhotra did not reveal a revised release date for the trailer, his confirmation of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s role as the film’s global distributor has sparked widespread fan theories online. Many believe the studio could use ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ as the launch platform for the ‘Ramayana’ first trailer.‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, starring Tom Holland, is shaping up to be one of the biggest box office events of 2026. According to early trade projections by Sacnilk, the Marvel film is expected to open with an estimated Rs 50-60 crore gross on its first day in India, potentially challenging the nearly decade-long ‘Avengers: Endgame’ record for the biggest opening day by a Hollywood release in the country.If Sony were to attach the ‘Ramayana’ trailer to ‘Brand New Day’, it would instantly give it one of the biggest launches globally, with the film reportedly tracking a massive USD 500 million to USD 550 million worldwide opening weekend. Some early tracking models even estimate global debuts reaching the USD 700 million mark. This positions it as one of the largest Hollywood superhero openings of all time.This would also align with Malhotra’s stated ambition of presenting ‘Ramayana’ as a global cinematic event. His statement further read, “In over 100 years of Indian cinema, this will become a moment of great pride, where Ramayana will be shown to the entire world like any major global Hollywood film. This is special as it opens the door for people around the world to discover the richness of our culture and our stories with renewed pride and enthusiasm.“However, it is important to note that there has been no official confirmation from Sony Pictures Entertainment or the makers of ‘Ramayana’.Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita, the film made its global debut at a dedicated panel at San Diego Comic-Con’s Ballroom 20, where attendees were treated to exclusive footage ahead of its worldwide release on Diwali 2026.
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