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== Release == | == Release == | ||
=== Theatrical === | === Theatrical === | ||
War 2 will release in theaters on 14 August 2025, one day before India's Independence Day. It will be available in standard, IMAX, D-Box, ICE, 4DX, Dolby Cinema, and other premium formats, with dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil. It will clash with Coolie. This is the first Indian film to be shown and graded in the Dolby Cinema format. | War 2 will release in theaters on 14 August 2025, one day before India's Independence Day. It will be available in standard, IMAX, D-Box, ICE, 4DX, Dolby Cinema, and other premium formats, with dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil. It will clash with Coolie.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nasreen |first=Raisa |date=4 April 2025 |title=Rajinikanth's Coolie Release Date Announced, Film Set To Clash With Hrithik-Jr NTR's War 2 On August 14 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/rajinikanths-coolie-release-date-announced-to-clash-with-war-2-article-151349125 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250426081558/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/tamil/rajinikanths-coolie-release-date-announced-to-clash-with-war-2-article-151349125 |archive-date=26 April 2025 |access-date=15 July 2025 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 November 2023 |title=Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' to release on this date in 2025: Report |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hrithik-roshan-war-2-august-14-2025-release-details-2468891-2023-11-29 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129130753/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/hrithik-roshan-war-2-august-14-2025-release-details-2468891-2023-11-29 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |access-date=29 November 2023 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=26 June 2025 |title=Yash Raj Films' War 2 set for global IMAX release on August 14; new posters unveiled featuring Hrithik Roshan, Ntr & Kiara Advani |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/yash-raj-films-war-2-set-global-imax-release-august-14-new-posters-unveiled-featuring-hrithik-roshan-ntr-kiara-advani/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250626074925/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/yash-raj-films-war-2-set-global-imax-release-august-14-new-posters-unveiled-featuring-hrithik-roshan-ntr-kiara-advani/ |archive-date=2025-06-26 |access-date=2025-06-26 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> This is the first Indian film to be shown and graded in the Dolby Cinema format.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |author-link=Naman Ramachandran |date=24 July 2025 |title=Hrithik Roshan, NTR’s ‘War 2’ to Become First Indian Film in Dolby Cinema (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/hrithik-roshan-ntr-war-2-dolby-cinema-1236468640 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250724080009/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/hrithik-roshan-ntr-war-2-dolby-cinema-1236468640/ |archive-date=24 July 2025 |access-date=24 July 2025 |website=Variety}}</ref> | ||
=== Distribution === | === Distribution === | ||
Sithara Entertainments bought the film’s distribution rights for the Telugu states for ₹90 crore. Think Studios bought the distribution rights for Tamil Nadu. | Sithara Entertainments bought the film’s distribution rights for the Telugu states for ₹90 crore.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 July 2025 |title=SCOOP: Telugu version of WAR 2 sold for Rs. 90 crores; NTR Jr. strikes gold with backend profit share |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-telugu-version-war-2-sold-rs-90-crores-ntr-jr-strikes-gold-backend-profit-share |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250727134327/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-telugu-version-war-2-sold-rs-90-crores-ntr-jr-strikes-gold-backend-profit-share/ |archive-date=27 July 2025 |access-date=28 July 2025 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Think Studios bought the distribution rights for Tamil Nadu. | ||
== Marketing == | == Marketing == | ||
The teaser for the film was released on 20 May 2025, on Rao's 42nd birthday. It was criticized for poor visuals, low production quality, and weak action scenes. Some fans felt Rao was miscast. The teaser also faced backlash for promoting the release date as "This Independence Day – 14 August," which is Pakistan's Independence Day, raising questions about its suitability for a patriotic film. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma was condemned for posting an inappropriate comment about Advani’s bikini appearance in the teaser; he later deleted the post after public outrage. The official trailer came out on 25 July 2025, and a pre-release event was held on 10 August 2025 in Hyderabad. | The teaser for the film was released on 20 May 2025, on Rao's 42nd birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 May 2025 |title=War 2 Movie Teaser Out: NTR Jr declares war on 'India's best soldier' Hrithik Roshan in Ayan Mukerji's globe-trotting actioner. watch |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/war-2-teaser-ntr-jr-declares-war-on-indias-best-soldier-hrithik-roshan-in-ayan-mukerjis-globe-trotting-actioner-watch-10016967/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250520185405/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/war-2-teaser-ntr-jr-declares-war-on-indias-best-soldier-hrithik-roshan-in-ayan-mukerjis-globe-trotting-actioner-watch-10016967/ |archive-date=20 May 2025 |access-date=31 May 2025 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> It was criticized for poor visuals, low production quality, and weak action scenes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Iraa |date=21 May 2025 |title=4 Reasons Why 'War 2' Teaser Featuring Jr NTR, Hrithik Roshan And Kiara Advani Has Disappointed Fans |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/4-reasons-why-war-2-teaser-featuring-jr-ntr-hrithik-roshan-and-kiara-advani-has-disappointed-fans-659352.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250522162026/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/4-reasons-why-war-2-teaser-featuring-jr-ntr-hrithik-roshan-and-kiara-advani-has-disappointed-fans-659352.html |archive-date=22 May 2025 |access-date=30 May 2025 |website=IndiaTimes}}</ref> Some fans felt Rao was miscast. The teaser also faced backlash for promoting the release date as "This Independence Day – 14 August," which is Pakistan's Independence Day, raising questions about its suitability for a patriotic film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2025-05-22 |title=No politics, just box office: The real reason why YRF’s Hrithik Roshan – Jr NTR film War 2 is releasing on August 14 2 : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/no-politics-just-box-office-real-reason-yrfs-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-film-war-2-releasing-august-14/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250723121530/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/no-politics-just-box-office-real-reason-yrfs-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-film-war-2-releasing-august-14/ |archive-date=23 July 2025 |access-date=2025-07-29 |language=en}}</ref> Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma was condemned for posting an inappropriate comment about Advani’s bikini appearance in the teaser; he later deleted the post after public outrage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rawal |first=Sugandha |date=21 May 2025 |title=Ram Gopal Varma faces backlash for indecent tweet about Kiara Advani's bikini moment from War 2, deletes post |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ram-gopal-varma-faces-backlash-for-indecent-tweet-about-kiara-advanis-bikini-moment-from-war-2-deletes-post-101747808944906.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250623145243/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ram-gopal-varma-faces-backlash-for-indecent-tweet-about-kiara-advanis-bikini-moment-from-war-2-deletes-post-101747808944906.html |archive-date=23 June 2025 |access-date=29 July 2025 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The official trailer came out on 25 July 2025,<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2025 |title=‘War 2’ trailer: Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR are battle-ready soldiers in Ayan Mukerji’s action drama |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/war-2-trailer-out-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-ayan-mukerji-kiara-advani-yrf-action-drama/article69853366.ece |access-date=25 July 2025 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> and a pre-release event was held on 10 August 2025 in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-10 |title=War 2 GRAND event in Hyderabad: Hrithik Roshan tells Jr NTR fans, “You will love my brother the same way FOREVER”; tells NTR, “No matter whether or not we do another film, I will always keep tasting your biryani” : Bollywood News |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/war-2-grand-event-hyderabad-hrithik-roshan-tells-jr-ntr-fans-will-love-brother-way-forever-tells-ntr-no-matter-whether-not-another-film-wi/ |access-date=2025-08-10 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> | ||
== Reception == | == Reception == | ||
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=== Critical response === | === Critical response === | ||
War 2 received mostly negative reviews from both critics and audiences, who criticized its story, screenplay, dialogues, and even the action. On Rotten Tomatoes, only 15% of 13 reviews were positive. Times Now (3/5) praised the acting, action, and dialogues but felt the second half was slow. Firstpost (2.5/5) said the film had too many pointless conversations and fights. Bollywood Hungama (2/5) called the screenplay clichéd, direction weak, and editing dragging, though it praised the visuals, action, and design. The Hindu said director Ayan Mukerji lost grip on the narrative while balancing Hrithik Roshan and NTR’s roles. News18 (2.5/5) liked the action but criticized the poor plot. Variety felt the film lacked excitement despite Roshan and NTR’s star power. The Indian Express (1.5/5) called it “a glossy snooze-fest.” India Today (2/5) said the action was unrealistic, the plot confused, and the music unimpressive. Cinema Express (1.5/5) called the movie unnecessary, formulaic, and made only to cash in on the franchise, with big stars and flashy action unable to make it engaging. | War 2 received mostly negative reviews from both critics<ref name="reviews">{{Cite web |date=15 August 2025 |title=War 2 worldwide box office Day 1: Jr NTR rescues Hrithik Roshan’s film from lowest-ever Spy Universe opening; movie makes Rs 52 crore |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/war-2-worldwide-box-office-collection-day-1-jr-ntr-hrithik-roshan-weakest-yrf-spyverse-film-earns-rs-52-crore-india-10190402/ |access-date=15 August 2025 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> and audiences, who criticized its story, screenplay, dialogues, and even the action. On Rotten Tomatoes, only 15% of 13 reviews were positive. Times Now (3/5) praised the acting, action, and dialogues but felt the second half was slow. Firstpost (2.5/5) said the film had too many pointless conversations and fights. Bollywood Hungama (2/5) called the screenplay clichéd, direction weak, and editing dragging, though it praised the visuals, action, and design. The Hindu said director Ayan Mukerji lost grip on the narrative while balancing Hrithik Roshan and NTR’s roles. News18 (2.5/5) liked the action but criticized the poor plot. Variety felt the film lacked excitement despite Roshan and NTR’s star power. The Indian Express (1.5/5) called it “a glossy snooze-fest.” India Today (2/5) said the action was unrealistic, the plot confused, and the music unimpressive. Cinema Express (1.5/5) called the movie unnecessary, formulaic, and made only to cash in on the franchise, with big stars and flashy action unable to make it engaging. | ||
=== Box office === | === Box office === | ||