Peddi: Ram Charan's film dominates BMS interests as Spider-Man and Avengers: Doomsday eye historic global records
BY SACNILK
BookMyShow (BMS) interest levels over the last 24 hours provide a clear look at which upcoming films are currently generating the most traction. Leading the list is Ram Charan's Peddi, followed by global spectacles like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday, as well as highly anticipated local projects like Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Spirit, Toxic, and Cocktail 2.
BMS Interests | Last 24 HoursMOVIE NAMEINTERESTS / LIKESPeddi7KSpider-Man: Brand New Day2KHai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai1.3KAvengers: Doomsday1KSpirit1KToxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups1KCocktail 2600
Leading the pack is Ram Charan’s Peddi, which is showing immense ground-level hype. The film has already cleared its censor formalities with a U/A certificate, and it is going to be a long sitting for the audience with a runtime of 189 minutes (3 hours and 9 minutes). Overseas, the momentum is even more impressive. According to data from Venky Box Office, the North America premiere advance sales have already touched $533K with over 18,900 tickets sold, even with 8 days still left for the premiere. On the business side, Netflix India has secured the post-theatrical rights for a reported ₹130 crore, which includes extra bonus payouts depending on how well the film performs at the box office.
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On the global front, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day is rewriting the record books before its July 31, 2026 release. The trailer alone pulled in a historic 718.6 million views in 24 hours, completely smashing the previous record held by Deadpool & Wolverine. It didn't stop there, crossing the 1 billion mark in just four days. Early tracking for the North American opening weekend suggests a massive $150 million to $200 million start.
For those craving some classic Bollywood rom-com vibes, David Dhawan is returning with Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai on June 5, 2026. This marks his fourth collaboration with son Varun Dhawan and features a chaotic love triangle with Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde. Mounted on a controlled budget of ₹40 crore, the film leans heavily into 90s nostalgia, even recreating the iconic track Ishq Chandi Hai, Ishq Sona Hai. It is being viewed as a low-risk, high-return project for the industry.
Marvel is also prepping its ultimate comeback with Avengers: Doomsday, slated for December 18, 2026. With the Russo brothers returning to direct and Robert Downey Jr. back in the mix as Doctor Doom, the industry standard for this film is a billion dollars at the bare minimum. Long-lead tracking is already pointing toward a potential $2 billion global finish, making it a heavy favorite to dominate the 2026 box office alongside Spider-Man.
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Looking further into the future, Prabhas is gearing up for his landmark 25th film, Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Tracking for a March 5, 2027 release, the film reportedly features Prabhas as an aggressive IPS officer. Meanwhile, Rocking Star Yash is set to return after a four-year hiatus with Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. This Goa-based gangster saga is being mounted on a gargantuan budget of ₹700–₹800 crore, unfolding as a savage period drama set between the 1940s and the 1970s.
Finally, we have Cocktail 2, a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit, locked for June 19, 2026. The film features a fresh trio of Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. While the first single Mashooqa faced some plagiarism allegations, the chemistry between the leads has kept the buzz alive. The film's first major box office goal will be to overtake the ₹109 crore gross of Pati Patni Aur Woh to secure a spot among the top romantic comedies of the decade. With such a diverse and heavy-hitting lineup, the theatrical business is looking incredibly healthy for the next two years.
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