Priyanka Chopra’s much-anticipated second installment of the spy thriller series Citadel, starring has been officially postponed to spring 2026. Initially scheduled to be released during fall 2025, the postponement has been made because of creative reshuffling after reviews within. Shooting for the second season wrapped late in 2024, yet the production is currently busy reshaping major facets before its premiere.
Expanding the Citadel Universe
Citadel was developed as a global franchise of storytelling with interconnecting spin-offs customized for various regions. Besides the main series, other adaptations like Citadel: Diana (Italy) and Citadel: Honey Bunny (India) were produced. Although these versions have attracted interest, their fate now depends on the success of the next second season of the main series.
Indian Spin-Off Faces Uncertainty
Citadel: Honey Bunny, which stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, was launched to much fanfare and found support with the audience quite rapidly. The show’s action story and suspenseful performances were expected to make it a good fit for the franchise. Although the show performed well at first, continuation plans are shelved for the time being. The choice is said to be tied to the uncertain position of Citadel Season 2 since the future path of the franchise continues to be reviewed.
Priyanka Chopra’s Comment on the Indian Version
Priyanka Chopra who plays a lead role in the American version of Citadel, has praised the Indian spin-off after watching its early episodes. She lauded Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s performance and even pointed out an intriguing connection between the characters in the two versions. Fans were hopeful that this connection would be explored further, but there is no clarity on when that might happen.
What is Next for the Priyanka Chopra’s Citadel Franchise?
Postponement of Citadel Season 2 and putting on hold its spin-offs created ambiguity regarding the future of the franchise. The shows delay signal that the production unit was changing tack in how they proceed.
Followers are waiting anxiously for news of the release schedule and the possibility of bringing Citadel: Honey Bunny back. The next few months will decide if the franchise maintains its momentum or if these delays affect its long-term plan.
