Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 18 Oct 2026 · T−18
World premiere set for the Academy Museum in Los Angeles on 27 October
The premiere is planned at the Academy Museum's David Geffen Theatre for about 945 guests, with a Diwali theme and an Indian festive dress code.
Why it matters
The first full screening goes to Hollywood, not Mumbai.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 18 Oct 2026 · T−18
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Premiere & junket
- Markets
- United States
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Channels
- Live event
Sources 2
- Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Ramayana Gets Historic World Premiere At Los Angeles Academy MuseumMashable India · 18 Oct 2026 · in.mashable.com · SecondaryVerifies: Premiere 27 October, David Geffen Theatre, 945 guests, Indian festive dress
- 'Ramayana' Makers Plan World Premiere With Diwali-themed Celebration at David Geffen TheaterVariety India · 18 Oct 2026 · varietyindia.com · SecondaryVerifies: Premiere plan, citing Hindustan Times
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