Stree 3 release date confirmed: When will Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao’s hit horror-comedy return to theatres? Dinesh Vijan reveals

“Wo Stree hai, wo kuchh bhi kar sakti hai” - and it looks like the mysterious woman from Chanderi is set to return. The makers have now shared a major update on the much-awaited third instalment of the Stree franchise. Producer Dinesh Vijan has confirmed that Stree 3 will arrive in theatres in 2028, although the makers are yet to announce an exact release date.

The update came from Dinesh Vijan at FICCI FRAMES, as reported by PTI, where he revealed that director Amar Kaushik has already completed the script for the third film. While the story is being kept under wraps, the producer hinted that the film will retain the elements audiences have loved while taking the story in an unexpected direction.

Stree 3 release date: When will Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao’s film arrive?

Stree 3 is confirmed for a theatrical release in 2028. However, there is no particular date yet. Vijan hinted that the film could be planned as an Independence Day or Christmas release in 2028.


The third film was earlier expected to arrive on August 13, 2027. The latest update means audiences will now have to wait longer for the next chapter of the horror-comedy franchise.



Vijan also confirmed that writer Amar Kaushik has completed the script. He did not reveal any major plot details, but teased that the beginning and ending of the film will surprise audiences.

The producer suggested that fans should not try to predict the story based on what they have seen so far. According to him, the third chapter will have the elements that audiences have enjoyed in the earlier films, but its direction will still come as a revelation.

Why is Stree 3 taking longer to arrive?

Before returning to the Stree franchise, Amar Kaushik has another major project to complete.

Dinesh Vijan shared that, "Amar Kaushik is most integral part of ‘Stree’ and horror-comedy franchise. He directs our most ambitious film in January end, which is, Bhagwan Parshuram story, called, ‘Mahavatar’. He finishes that in June and end of next year, we go on floors (for ‘Stree 3’)."

For the unversed, the first Stree movie, released in 2018, marked his theatrical directorial debut and went on to become a major success. The franchise returned with Stree 2 in 2024, with Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor reprising their roles.

Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor are expected to return for the third instalment, although the latest announcement did not provide a detailed cast confirmation.

From Stree to a horror-comedy universe

The original Stree started as a relatively small independent film but eventually became the starting point for Maddock Films’ interconnected horror-comedy universe. The franchise later expanded with films including Roohi, Bhediya, Munjya, Stree 2 and Thamma.

Looking back at the beginning of the franchise, Rajkummar Rao recalled how strongly the team believed in the story and Kaushik’s vision. He described the first film as a small-budget project where the cast and crew worked with a lot of energy and camaraderie.

Rao also remembered Kaushik’s reaction when Stree started performing strongly at the box office. The actor said the director was initially nervous when the film crossed around Rs 70–75 crore, even though Rao saw the numbers as a sign that audiences were enjoying the movie.

According to Rao, Kaushik was more prepared when Stree 2 went on to achieve a much bigger response. The actor credited the team’s chemistry and the filmmaker’s approach as important parts of what made the franchise work.

Now, with the Stree 3 script ready and production planned for late 2027, the next chapter is beginning to take shape. Stay tuned for more updates!