# Mirzapur franchise expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mirzapur-franchise-expansion > Updated: 2026-08-13T15:39:39.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 4. The Mirzapur franchise is expanding through both a new television season and a theatrical film. Scripting for Season 4 is currently underway, though production dates have not been finalized due to cast availability. Preparations for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ have progressed with the release of four character posters featuring Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Divyenndu as Munna Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, and Jitendra Kumar as Bablu Pandit. Notably, Jitendra Kumar takes over the role of Bablu Pandit, previously played by Vikrant Massey. On August 11, 2026, the film’s trailer was released, revealing a story that moves beyond Purvanchal into desert landscapes. The plot focuses on a power struggle and gang rivalry involving returning cast members including Shweta Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Rasika Dugal. The film, directed by Gurmmeet Singh and written by Puneet Krishna, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on September 4, 2026, in Hindi and Telugu. Recent details from the trailer indicate the film revisits the world of Season 1 to explore unresolved chapters. Shweta Tripathi, reprising her role as Golu Gupta, noted that the narrative follows a pivotal moment in her character’s life following the deaths of Sweety and Babloo. The action-thriller also introduces new characters, including Ravi Kishan, as the struggle for the throne of Mirzapur continues. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: Mirzapur The Movie trailer released ahead of September debut The trailer for ‘Mirzapur The Movie’ has debuted, announcing a September 4 theatrical release. The film revisits the Season 1 timeline, featuring returning stars Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirzapur-the-movie-trailer-released-ahead-of-september-debut ### 2026-08-11: Mirzapur: The Movie trailer released, expanding the franchise The trailer for ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ has launched, promising an expanded cinematic universe featuring intense gang rivalries and returning cast members like Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirzapur-the-movie-trailer-released-expanding-the-franchise ### 2026-08-09: Mirzapur: The Movie unveils character posters ahead of trailer launch Character posters for 'Mirzapur: The Movie' have been unveiled, with the film's trailer set to debut on August 11 before its global release on September 4, 2026. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirzapur-the-movie-unveils-character-posters-ahead-of-trailer-launch ### 2026-07-29: Mirzapur franchise confirms Season 4 scripting and unveils Aug 11 trailer for 2026 movie Mirzapur confirms Season 4 scripting, announces an Aug 11 trailer for Mirzapur: The Movie, and sets the film’s theatrical release for Sep 4, 2026, featuring the original star‑cast. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mirzapur-franchise-moves-ahead-with-movie-release-and-season-4-scripting --- Cite as: Mirzapur franchise expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mirzapur-franchise-expansion