Akshay Kumar’s Welcome To The Jungle Locks Late-Night Thursday Previews Ahead of Friday Release
Following a highly successful trend that has redefined box office strategies this year, the makers of Welcome To The Jungle have officially announced nationwide paid previews. The star-studded comic caper will open its doors to audiences on Thursday evening, June 25, 2026, a day ahead of its scheduled global release on Friday, June 26.
This early-access strategy mirrors the release blueprints of recent blockbusters. Earlier this year, Dhurandhar: The Revenge secured a massive box office boost by opening early evening previews, while the hit horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla which also starred Akshay Kumar successfully utilized late-night previews to build explosive word-of-mouth.
Showtime and Ticket Booking Details
The nationwide paid previews for Welcome To The Jungle are scheduled to begin from 7:30 PM onwards on Thursday.
Advance ticket sales for these exclusive preview shows, alongside the standard Friday, Saturday, and Sunday weekend slots, officially opened to the public on June 23. Given the aggressive promotional campaign, trade analysts expect the Thursday night shows to run at near-total capacity.
A Massive Entertainment Roster
Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film is being positioned as a massive, family-friendly community experience. The movie features one of the largest ensemble casts ever assembled for a Hindi film, bringing together iconic comedy veterans and popular stars, including:
- Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, and Arshad Warsi
- Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, Raveena Tandon, and Lara Dutta
- Jackie Shroff, Rajpal Yadav, Johny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, and Tusshar Kapoor
- Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Aftab Shivdasani, and legendary singer Daler Mehndi
Behind the Film
Welcome To The Jungle is a Base Industries Group Production, produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwallah, Rakesh Dang, and Vedant Vikaas Baali. The mega-budget comedy entertainer is presented by A.A. Nadiadwala, Cape of Good Films, and Star Studio18, in association with Seeta Films and Rakesh Dang. Stay tuned to know more about it and others only with us.
