Akshay Kumar's multi-starrer comedy Welcome to the Jungle has officially made its digital debut, giving audiences another opportunity to watch the film after its theatrical release. The latest instalment in the popular Welcome franchise started streaming on JioHotstar on Friday, August 21, 2026.

The OTT premiere comes nearly two months after the movie arrived in cinemas on June 26. Viewers who missed the film on the big screen can now stream it from home through JioHotstar.

The platform confirmed the digital release through its official social media channels, sharing promotional material announcing that the movie was available for streaming. The OTT arrival is expected to attract viewers familiar with the franchise as well as audiences looking for a large-scale comedy entertainer for the weekend.

Directed by Ahmed Khan, Welcome to the Jungle continues the franchise's trademark combination of comedy, confusion, crime and larger-than-life characters. The story revolves around gangsters, criminals and eccentric personalities whose paths cross in a jungle near the border.

What initially appears to be a relatively straightforward operation soon turns into complete chaos as the characters find themselves caught in a series of unexpected situations. The film mixes slapstick humour with action and crime elements while retaining the colourful and over-the-top tone associated with the Welcome series.

Akshay Kumar leads the ensemble, with the film bringing together several familiar Bollywood stars. The cast includes Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, Paresh Rawal, Anil Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Rajpal Yadav and Tusshar Kapoor, among others.

The large ensemble was one of the film's biggest talking points during its theatrical campaign, with the makers positioning the project as a full-scale comedy featuring several popular performers under one roof.

Welcome to the Jungle arrived in theatres on June 26, 2026, before moving to streaming less than two months later. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film recorded worldwide collections of around Rs 192.75 crore during its theatrical run.

The movie generated considerable attention because of its franchise value, Akshay Kumar's return to the comic space and the presence of an unusually large cast. Its theatrical release also drew comparisons with earlier Welcome films that became popular for memorable characters, comic exchanges and chaotic situations. With the film now available digitally, the makers will be hoping to reach a broader audience, including viewers who waited for the OTT release.

Welcome to the Jungle is streaming exclusively on JioHotstar from August 21, 2026. Subscribers can access the film through the platform's app or supported devices depending on their subscription plan.

The OTT release gives audiences a chance to revisit the latest chapter in the Welcome franchise at home. With Akshay Kumar leading a star-heavy cast and a storyline built around comedy, action and escalating confusion, Welcome to the Jungle is among the notable Hindi OTT releases available for streaming this weekend.