The release is planned 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 be launched on July 24, after the global debut at San Diego Comic-Con, Malhotra announced to his social media management that the trailer will instead be unveiled worldwide at a ‘later date’. Sharing the update in a statement, Malhotra wrote, “Today is a very special moment for our Ramayana. My dream of bringing Ramayana to the world is now a reality with our partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment.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 sparked widespread fan theories online. Many believe that the studio will use ‘Spider-Man. New Day’ as the launch platform for the first trailer of ‘Ramayana’.‘Spider Man. New Day’, starring: Tom Hollandshaping up to be one of the biggest box office events of 2026. According to Sacnilk’s early trade projections, the Marvel film is expected to open to an estimated Rs 50-60 crore gross on its first day in India, potentially challenging the nearly decade-old ‘Avengers. Endgame’s record for the biggest opening day by a Hollywood release in the country.If Sony includes the ‘Ramayana’ trailer in ‘Brand New Day’, it will instantly give it one of the biggest launches worldwide, with the film reportedly tracking a huge USD 500 million to USD 550 million worldwide opening week. Some early tracking models even estimate global debuts reaching USD 700 million marks. This ranks it as one of the biggest Hollywood superhero openings of all time.It also fits in with Malhotra’s stated ambition to present ‘Ramayana’ as a global cinematic event. His statement further read, “With more than 100 years of Indian cinema, this will be a moment of great pride, where Ramayana will be shown around the world like any major global Hollywood movie. It is special because 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 is 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 global release on Diwali 2026.