Ramayana movie in USA: Release date, tickets, advance booking and live streaming

The much anticipated Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is heading to cinemas globally this Diwali. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, it's the epic tale of Ramayana brought to the big screen. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the 2026 film has a very strong team behind it with Oscar winning composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Here's what US viewers need to know about the release date, tickets and showtimes. The information is taken from AMC, Cinemark and Fandango.

When will the Ramayana be released in the USA?

Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is scheduled to arrive in theaters globally on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in time for Diwali. That gives the US audience the chance to see it on the same global release schedule. It's an action/adventure/drama. Reported runtime is 3 hours 15 minutes (feature length).

What is the 2026 Ramayana movie about?

The film is about three main characters: Rama, the prince who is defined by his sacrifices; Ravana, the immortal king who is driven by revenge; and a prophecy that binds them all.

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi are in the film. It's produced by Namit Malhotra and directed by Nitesh Tiwari (whose Dangal being the highest grossing Indian film of all time).

The production also involves DNEG (the Academy Award winning VFX company behind The Odyssey, Dune, Interstellar and Inception) and the music is by Academy Award winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.

Where can you find Ramayana tickets and showtimes in the USA?

US moviegoers can check local listings and ticketing sites for showtimes and availability. Fandango, Cinemark, Regal Cinemas, IMAX and Atom Tickets all have local listings. Viewers can also check the available formats (including IMAX, Hindi and English) when they're choosing a screening.