Ramayana Overseas Premiere — November 5 & 6 International Release: USA, UK, UAE, Australia Full Guide

Ramayana Overseas Release — The Key Dates

Sony Pictures Entertainment is distributing Ramayana worldwide across 59,000 screens — approximately 9,000 in India and 50,000+ screens overseas across 37+ countries. The confirmed worldwide release date is November 6, 2026.

In India, premiere shows begin on November 5, 2026 from 4:00 PM IST at PVR-INOX, Cinepolis, and other participating multiplexes. For overseas markets, Sony Pictures is coordinating with local partners — premiere shows on November 5 are expected in several major international cities with large Indian diaspora communities.

USA — United States

The United States is one of Ramayana's biggest overseas markets, with a large Indian diaspora across major cities. Sony Pictures is handling US distribution directly.

• Release Date: November 6, 2026
• Key Cities: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, San Jose, Atlanta, Seattle, Washington D.C., New Jersey
• Formats: IMAX, Standard (select cities)
• Booking: Fandango (fandango.com), AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas
• Premiere Shows: November 5 evening shows expected at select high-Indian-population cities

United Kingdom

The UK has a large South Asian diaspora, particularly in London, Birmingham, Leicester, and Manchester. Ramayana is expected to be one of the biggest Bollywood openings ever in the UK.

• Release Date: November 6, 2026
• Key Cities: London, Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Coventry, Bradford, Southall, Wembley
• Formats: IMAX (BFI IMAX London, Odeon Leicester Square), Standard
• Booking: Vue Entertainment (myvue.com), Cineworld (cineworld.co.uk), Odeon (odeon.co.uk)
• Premiere Shows: November 5 evening premieres expected in London and Birmingham

UAE & Middle East

The UAE and broader Middle East — with large Indian expat communities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Doha, Kuwait City — is always a major Bollywood market. Ramayana's Diwali release aligns with Gulf festive celebrations.

• Release Date: November 6, 2026 (Gulf Standard Time)
• Key Cities: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah (UAE) · Doha (Qatar) · Kuwait City · Manama (Bahrain) · Muscat (Oman)
• Formats: IMAX (Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates), 4DX, Standard
• Booking: VOX Cinemas (voxcinemas.com), Reel Cinemas, Novo Cinemas
• Premiere Shows: November 5 premieres highly likely at VOX and Reel locations

Australia & New Zealand

• Release Date: November 6, 2026 (AEDT)
• Key Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
• Formats: IMAX (Event Cinemas George Street Sydney), Standard
• Booking: Event Cinemas (eventcinemas.com.au), Hoyts (hoyts.com.au), Village Cinemas

Canada

• Release Date: November 6, 2026
• Key Cities: Toronto, Vancouver, Brampton, Mississauga, Calgary, Edmonton
• Booking: Cineplex (cineplex.com), Landmark Cinemas
• Note: Toronto and Brampton — very high Indian-origin population — expect early sold-out shows

Other International Markets

• Singapore: Nov 6 · Golden Village, Shaw Theatres, Cathay Cineplexes
• Malaysia: Nov 6 · GSC, TGV, MBO Cinemas
• South Africa: Nov 6 · Ster-Kinekor, Nu Metro
• Germany / Europe: Nov 6 · Select Cinestar and UCI locations
• Japan: Nov 6 · United Cinemas, TOHO locations

Time Zone Guide — When Does It Release Near You?

November 6, 2026 worldwide. Here is when first shows begin in your time zone:

• India (IST): Nov 5, premiere from 4:00 PM · Nov 6 regular release
• UAE / Gulf (GST): Nov 6, first shows from 12:00 AM (= Nov 6, 1:30 AM IST)
• UK (GMT): Nov 6, first shows from 12:00 AM (= Nov 6, 5:30 AM IST)
• USA East Coast (EST): Nov 6, first shows from 12:00 AM (= Nov 6, 10:30 AM IST)
• USA West Coast (PST): Nov 6, first shows from 12:00 AM (= Nov 6, 1:30 PM IST)
• Australia / Sydney (AEDT): Nov 6, first shows from 12:00 AM (= Nov 5, 6:30 PM IST)

How to Book Overseas Tickets

Advance booking for overseas markets is expected to open in late October 2026. Steps:

1. Go to your country's booking platform (Fandango / Vue / VOX / Event Cinemas / Cineplex)
2. Search for "Ramayana" or "Ramayana Part 1"
3. Select your city, date, and format (IMAX is recommended for first viewing)
4. Select seats and complete payment

Tip: Create accounts on these platforms before booking opens and save payment details — IMAX shows in diaspora cities are expected to sell out within hours.