This year’s summer line-up leans heavily on franchises and nostalgia—genres that traditionally perform well in India. Indian cinemas are transporting audiences straight to Hollywood this summer , with a slate of big-ticket releases lined up, starting with Friday’s release The Devil Wears Prada 2. Next in line are the much-anticipated Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Toy Story 5. The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to release in theaters in India on May 22, 2026. This year’s summer line-up leans heavily on franchises and nostalgia—genres that traditionally perform well in India. Titles like Spider-Man: Brand New Day are expected to lead the box office, while The Mandalorian and Grogu are likely to draw strong interest in metro cities. Family-oriented films such as Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, and Moana (live-action) are expected to boost daytime occupancy.…