Sony Pictures Sets November 6 Global Release for Ramayana Across 59,000 Screens Worldwide

The Widest Global Release for an Indian Film

Sony Pictures Entertainment has officially confirmed November 6, 2026 as the worldwide release date for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1. The film will open across 59,000 screens globally — approximately 50,000 screens in overseas markets and 9,000 screens across India — making it the widest release ever for an Indian-origin production.

India Gets Its Own Diwali Window

While the international release begins November 6, Indian audiences will get Ramayana starting November 8 — the heart of the Diwali 2026 celebrations. Premiere shows will begin from 4 PM on November 5 across India with premium pricing. The two-day stagger allows the film to generate international buzz before the massive Indian opening.

Australia Gets an Early Jump

Australia will be among the first markets to screen Ramayana, with shows beginning November 5 — a full day before the global premiere. This follows a trend of Indian films receiving early Australian windows due to the country's large diaspora population and timezone advantage.

Multiple Formats: IMAX, ScreenX, 4DX

The release will span standard, IMAX, ScreenX, and 4DX formats. Ramayana is the first Indian film to be fully filmed with IMAX-certified cameras. Sony's distribution network ensures that the film will have access to premium large-format screens that previous Indian releases have struggled to secure internationally.

Sony's Biggest Non-Hollywood Bet

This represents Sony Pictures' biggest-ever investment in a non-Hollywood production. The studio's global marketing campaign includes the English-dubbed trailer (released August 5, 2026), region-specific promotional materials, and partnerships with international cinema chains like AMC, Regal, Cinemark (USA), Vue, Cineworld (UK), and Event Cinemas (Australia).

Which Countries Will Screen Ramayana?

Sony Pictures has confirmed 37+ countries for the Ramayana release. Key markets include:

• North America: USA and Canada — major Indian diaspora population, IMAX availability in multiple cities
• United Kingdom: Strong South Asian audience, premiere scheduled November 6
• UAE and Gulf: November 5-6 premieres, one of the largest overseas Indian film markets
• Australia: Early November 5 window, timezone advantage
• New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia: November 6 simultaneous with global launch
• South Africa, Fiji, Mauritius: Significant Indian diaspora markets

Why This Release Strategy Matters for Indian Cinema

No Indian film has previously achieved a coordinated 59,000-screen global release. For comparison:

• Baahubali 2 (2017): ~9,000 screens worldwide
• KGF Chapter 2 (2022): ~10,000 screens worldwide
• Pathaan (2023): ~5,000 screens worldwide
• Ramayana (2026): 59,000 screens — 6x the previous record

Sony's distribution muscle — the same network that releases Spider-Man and James Bond globally — is being fully deployed for Ramayana. This is a first for any Indian production.

Box Office Implications

The 59,000-screen count means that Ramayana's opening weekend could see significant international collections. Industry analysts estimate the film could collect ₹150–₹250 crore from overseas markets in its first weekend alone — a figure that would exceed the total lifetime collections of most Indian films in international markets.