Yash Raj Films’ highly-awaited action entertainer, Alpha, starring the power-packed duo of Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, has been the talk of the town for a while now, with fans early awaiting updates. But looks like the fans will have to wait a little longer to witness the actioner in theatres as the makers have announced that the film has been postponed from its earlier date. The film, which was scheduled to release on December 25, 2025 will now release four months later.
Alpha release date postponed
The makers announced that the film will now be released on April 17, 2026. They also revealed the reason for the delay, stating that the VFX team of Alpha needs more time to present the film in its visually best shape to the audience.
A YRF spokesperson shared, “Alpha is an extremely special film for us, and we want to present the film in its most cinematic self. We have realised that the VFX will take a little longer than we had initially assumed. We want to leave no stone unturned to make Alpha into a theatrical experience for everyone to cherish. Thus, we will now release the film on April 17, 2026.”
Another top trade source stated, “Alpha team wants to put out the best film for audiences to enjoy. It is a fair move by YRF. This was brewing as the VFX team was under a lot of pressure with regard to timelines, which seemed unrealistic. So, the push of the release date is due to this only and not because of the current cluttered release window from Avatar to the end of January 2026. There is significant work pending, and that’s why Alpha is releasing in April and not February.”
About Alpha
Alpha stars Alia Bhatt with Sharvari in what`s expected to be a relentless action thriller. Additionally, the film also stars Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles. Alia and Sharvari will be seen going toe to toe against Bobby in a brutal showdown that adds to YRF`s Spy Universe.
It is the first female-led action film of India, with the two leading actresses teaming up to pull off something that`s never been seen before. The film was teased with War 2 in theatres during its post-credit scene.