TheMaddock Supernatural Universewill have a huge expansion. The Bollywood horror-comedy franchise kicked off in 2018 withStree(about a man in the town of Chanderi who fears his new love may be a vengeful supernatural entity), followed by 2022’sBhediya(about a man who becomes a werewolf), and 2024’sMunjya(about a marriage-seeking evil spirit) and 2024’sStree 2(which sees Chanderi attacked by the headless Sarkata). Collectively, the fourBollywood movieshave already grossed more than $140 million at the global box office, withStree 2smashing records as the sixth highest-grossing Bollywood movie of all time.
PerVariety, Maddock Films has announced thateight new sequels and spinoffs in the franchise are set to premiere between 2025 and 2028. The Marvel Cinematic Universe-style slate, some of which have previously been announced to be in development, includes new original stories as well as sequels such asBhediya 2in 2026 andStree 3in 2027. This will all kick off with the new Ayushmann Khurrana vampire movieThamaand is set to close out with theAvengers-style two-part crossoverMahayudh. See the full schedule of movies below:
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August 10, 2025
Maddock Films chief Dinesh Vijan gushed about the franchise’s ability to tell stories that are “grounded in India’s rich culture and heritage” while also connecting with worldwide audiences, in addition to teasing the fact that"we are just getting started.“Read Vijan’s full quote below:
Our mission at Maddock has always been to innovate and entertain. We’ve crafted compelling characters that resonate with audiences, grounded in India’s rich culture and heritage. This deep connection has made our stories not just relatable, but also meaningful. Also, with a passionate and devoted fanbase, we’re now setting the stage for something even bigger: a cinematic universe that brings unforgettable characters and their stories to life like never before. We can’t wait to take audiences on this journey through 2028 and beyond – and we are just getting started.
What This Means For The Maddock Supernatural Universe
It Is One Of India’s Best MCU-Style Prospects
The Maddock Supernatural Universe is taking after the MCU in a variety of ways, including the schedule for theIndian horror moviesbeing announced far in advance and major character crossovers being set for the end of a run of movies similar to one of the MCU’s “phases.” However, another way that the growing franchise is imitating the record-smashing superhero universe is by bringing in big stars to lead upcoming movies. In addition to Ayushmann Khurrana leadingThama, in December,Pinkvillareported thatRRRandBrahmāstra: Part One – ShivastarAlia Bhatt was in talks for 2026’sChamunda.
Ayushmann Khurrana, who has starred in hit movies such asDream Girl,Badhaai Ho, andShubh Mangal Saavdhan, was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World byTimein 2020.
There have already been attempts by Indian cinema to recreate the international success of the MCU, including theBrahmāstratrilogy. However, theupcomingBrahmāstra: Part Two – Devhas taken some time to come to the screen and isn’t set to premiere until 2026, four years after the original movie.The Maddock Supernatural Universe has taken much less time to come togetherafter the success ofStree 2, and its slate that combines new stories, sequels, and crossovers evokes the feeling of a modern IP universe much more.
Our Take On The Upcoming Maddock Supernatural Universe Movies
Their Success Is Not Guaranteed
Ultimately, it remains to be seen if the entireMaddock Supernatural Universecan replicate the success ofStree 2without oversaturating the marketplace. WhileMunjyawas also a hit, earning ₹132.13 crore against its ₹30 crore budget, onlyStree 2was a Marvel-style runaway success. While that movie earned ₹874.58 crore at the worldwide box office,Bhediyaonly earned ₹90 crore, barely earning back its ₹60 crore budget. With such inconsistent box office results,the franchise will likely have to rely on audience goodwill for theStreesubfranchiseand hope that a rising tide lifts all ships.
