Aditya Chopra confirms Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan 2, with filming set to start in early 2026.

Shah Rukh Khan’s fans can look forward to an exciting new project. Recently, it was announced that the eagerly awaited sequel, “Pathaan 2,” has been officially confirmed by Aditya Chopra, the head of Yash Raj Films. Production is set to start in early 2026, and the excitement is already building around this film.

According to sources with insider knowledge, Aditya Chopra has been working on the script for “Pathaan 2” since around mid-2023. This sequel isn’t just a continuation of the story from the first “Pathaan” movie; it is also designed to create a foundation for future films in the YRF Spy Universe. The planning and storytelling for the sequel have been quite detailed, which is why it took so long to finalize the script. Aditya has teamed up with writers Sridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala to craft a thrilling script that promises to be even more exciting and grand than the first film. Shah Rukh Khan has been involved in the process and is said to be very enthusiastic about the script’s direction.

Now that the script is ready, the next step for Aditya is to find the right director for this action-packed film. There were earlier reports indicating that Siddharth Anand, who directed the first “Pathaan,” won’t be returning for the sequel. Aditya is exploring new directing talent to bring a fresh perspective to Shah Rukh Khan’s character. There’s speculation in the industry that Aditya might direct the film himself or possibly hand over the reins to Ayan Mukerji, who has garnered impressive attention for his work on “War 2.” However, as of now, nothing has been officially confirmed regarding the director. Regardless of who will ultimately direct, preparations are set to kick off in the final months of this year, with filming likely beginning in early 2026.

Before diving into “Pathaan 2,” Shah Rukh Khan will work on another project titled “King.” This film is also directed by Siddharth Anand and will feature a talented cast, including Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma. In “King,” Shah Rukh will play a tough character who helps Suhana’s role seek revenge after she finds herself in a dangerous situation. “King” is expected to start filming around April or May and aims for a big-screen release in 2026.

“Pathaan 2” will be the eighth film in the YRF Spy Universe, a popular series that began with Salman Khan’s “Ek Tha Tiger.” The franchise has seen other hits like “Tiger Zinda Hai,” “War,” “Pathaan,” and “Tiger 3.” Following “War 2,” which stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR and is set to be released on August 14, audiences can also expect another film called “Alpha,” featuring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, to come out during the Christmas holiday. The grand finale of this universe is anticipated to be “Tiger vs. Pathaan,” where Salman Khan’s Tiger will face off against Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan in an epic showdown, which may be directed by Siddharth Anand.

As the excitement builds for “Pathaan 2” and the broader YRF Spy Universe, fans can anticipate thrilling storylines, action-packed sequences, and the charm of their favorite stars, making the wait worthwhile.