Creator of the iconic urban rom-com cocktail has delivered a big surprise for fans, confirming that a sequel is officially in the works. Production house Maddock Films recently took to social media to tease the upcoming project, hinting that audiences will get a first glimpse of it cocktail 2 Very soon. It will feature a new trio of leads, marking the first-time on-screen collaboration between Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. The supporting cast includes veteran actors Dimple Kapadia and Arjun Rampal, with Rohit Saraf also in the lead role.
The first look of Cocktail 2 will be out on March 18; Dhurandhar: The Revenge likely to be attached with a paid preview
In the announcement post, the banner revealed that a big update will be coming on March 18. The post shows an attractive poster with a blurred image of Kriti Sanon in the background, which adds to the intrigue surrounding the film. The caption accompanying the poster reads, “For more, arrive in theaters this Wednesday, March 18.”
Interestingly, there is also a paid preview screening on the same day Dhurandhar: RevengeStarring Ranveer Singh. Industry discussion shows that the first asset cocktail 2Most likely, teasers or first look videos could be paired with these screenings, giving audiences in theaters a chance to see the film in action before its release online.
As excitement grows about the revival of urban relationship dramas in Bollywood, cocktail 2 It has emerged as one of the most awaited films to be released in 2026. The sequel will be directed by Homi Adajania, who also directed the original 2012 hit. The project is being produced by Dinesh Vijan under the Maddock Films banner, while the screenplay is written by filmmaker Luv Ranjan.
The producers have clarified that the film will serve as a “spiritual sequel” rather than a direct continuation of the original story. While it will retain the contemporary urban environment and emotional themes that made the first film popular, the story will revolve around an entirely new set of characters rather than retelling the Gautham-Veronica-Meera story from the original.
After an extensive shooting schedule across international locations in Delhi, Gurugram and Sicily, Italy, the filming of the project wrapped up on January 31, 2026. The first-look poster hints at an airy Mediterranean aesthetic, featuring a woman relaxing in the back of a convertible against an ocean backdrop, with a delicate tattoo visible on her leg that reads “Catch the Sea.” The poster also confirms this cocktail 2 It is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on June 19, 2026 – ahead of the previously anticipated September window.
With the first look expected to drop on March 18, curiosity is already rising among fans to see how the beloved rom-com universe returns with a new story and a new generation of characters.
