{
  "id": 10428317,
  "title": "From Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana to Shah Rukh Khan's King and Abu Dhabi-filmed Dune: Top 10 biggest year-end movies of 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/from-ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-to-shah-rukh-khans-king-and-abu-dhabi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T10:25:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-to-shah-rukh-khans-king-and-abu-dhabi-filmed-dune-top-10-biggest-year-end-movies-of-2026-1.500690204"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A veritable smorgasbord of blockbuster films is set to grace the silver screen in the final quarter of 2026. Hollywood's biggest names and star-studded Indian cinema projects are set to captivate audiences worldwide.\n\n1. Verity, premiering on October 1, stars Anne Hathaway as the reclusive author Verity Crawford, Dakota Johnson as her ghostwriter, and Josh Hartnett as the troubled husband. The psychological thriller follows a chilling mansion and deeply disturbing secrets.\n\n2. Ajay Devgn returns to the Drishyam franchise in Drishyam: The Conclusion, hitting theaters on October 1. The film follows the Salgaonkar family's escalating predicament, with Ajay Devgn in the lead role.\n\n3. The Social Reckoning, directed by Aaron Sorkin, lands on October 9. Jeremy Strong portrays the enigmatic Mark Zuckerberg, alongside Jeremy Allen White and Mikey Madison, as they unravel the secrets of the social media giant.\n\n4. Street Fighter, set in 1993, reunites Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, and Jason Momoa as Blanka in a high-stakes battle for the World Warrior Tournament. The film promises action-packed flying fists and nostalgic nods.\n\n5. DC Comics brings its own twist to the horror genre with Clayface, opening on October 23. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as the menacing Ravana, with A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer lending their talents to the soundtrack.\n\n6. Nitesh Tiwari's grand adaptation of the Ramayana, Ramayana: Part One, is set to captivate audiences on November 6. The epic mythological tale features a star-studded cast, including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Hans Zimmer's musical score.\n\n7. The sixth installment of The Hunger Games saga, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, returns to Panem on November 20. This prequel explores Katniss Everdeen's early years and Haymitch Abernathy's role in the 50th Hunger Games.\n\n8. Marvel's Avengers: Doomsday, set for release on December 18, reunites Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom and brings together heroes from multiple universes to face an existential threat. The cast boasts an impressive array of talent, promising an action-packed conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's decade-long saga.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Cancel your plans, guard your popcorn and clear some serious space in your movie calendar. The final three months of 2026 are shaping up to be gloriously crowded at the cinemas. Hollywood is rolling out Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Robert Downey Jr. and The Hunger Games , while India is matching that star power with Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the world of Ramayana , Ajay…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Rana, you are mine, blessed’: Neetu Kapoor wishes son Ranbir Kapoor on 44th birthday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/rana-you-are-mine-blessed-neetu-kapoor-wishes-son-ranbir-kapoor-on",
        "published": "2026-09-28T07:31:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}