The release calendar just got a fresh jolt of horror. Vikram Bhatt’s Haunted 2, officially titled Haunted: Ghosts Of The Past, has locked June 12, 2026 as its theatrical release date, bringing the long-delayed sequel back into the spotlight and setting up a direct box office clash with Main Vaapas Aaunga.
The development marks a major reset for the film, which had already seen multiple release shifts. The sequel was earlier lined up for November 21, 2025, before being moved to January 30, 2026 and then February 6, 2026. With June 12 now in place, the makers appear to have finally found a date they are willing to stand by.
June 12 Clash Brings Two Very Different Films Face To Face
The June 12 frame is now shaping up as an interesting one for Hindi cinema. Haunted: Ghosts Of The Past will open against Main Vaapas Aaunga, the Imtiaz Ali directorial that features Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari, Vedang Raina and Naseeruddin Shah.
That release corridor had initially looked different. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, starring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde, was previously expected in the same zone, but the film has since shifted to May 22. That move has now cleared the way for a two-film showdown between a 3D horror sequel and a star-led drama.
Bhatt’s sequel also carries a degree of legacy value. The original Haunted 3D helped cement his reputation in the horror space and developed a following of its own over the years, especially among viewers drawn to theatrical supernatural thrillers.
Why The Film Was Reworked
The new date follows a course correction behind the scenes. After the teaser was unveiled in September 2025, Bhatt said he decided to reshoot select portions of the film in response to audience feedback, with an emphasis on using real locations.
In a statement given in November 2025, Vikram Bhatt said, “When we released the teaser the lovers of the Haunted series were not happy. They wanted more real locations. We have always been in the habit of listening to good advice. Hence, we have adhered to it and shot in actual locations. We have incorporated those shots into the film.”
Those additions were completed over 12 shooting days, a sign that the team chose refinement over rushing the film out on an earlier date.
About Haunted 2
Haunted: Ghosts Of The Past is directed by Vikram Bhatt and brings back Mimoh Chakraborty, with Chetna Pande also featuring in the film. Like the first installment, the sequel has been mounted in 3D and stays within the horror genre that defined the franchise. The premise is being kept largely under wraps, but the title suggests a supernatural story tied to unfinished history and lingering trauma.
For Bhatt, the film is also a return to one of his most familiar creative zones, with franchise recall and format serving as its biggest theatrical hooks ahead of release.
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