Jashandeep Singh
Kumail Nanjiani is known for his comedic brilliance, which has earned him great cinematic success. The actor started his career as a stand-up comedian and later made appearances in shows like ‘Michael & Michael Have Issues’ and ‘The Colbert Report’ and films like ‘The Five-Year Engagement’ and ‘Hell Baby.’ In 2017, Nanjiani achieved a career-defining moment with the release of ‘The Big Sick,’ a romantic comedy he co-wrote with his wife Emily V. Gordon, based on their real-life love story. The actor’s success continued with his role in the CBS All Access revival of ‘The Twilight Zone,’ earning him an Emmy nomination. His popularity reached new heights when he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in ‘Eternals,’ portraying Kingo. The actor now has some interesting projects in the pipeline, which will further establish him as a versatile performer in the entertainment world. Here is a list of all the upcoming movies and TV shows of Kumail Nanjiani!
1. Only Murders in the Building Season 5 (September 9, 2025)
Hulu has renewed ‘Only Murders in the Building’ for Season 5 (10 episodes). While nothing else is known about it, we can be assured that Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez will be back in action. Other cast members most likely to return for Season 5 include Nanjiani as Rudy Thurber and Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin. It waits to be seen whether Zach Galifianakis, Eugene Levy, and Eva Longoria will return as fictional versions of themselves. The first three episodes of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 5 will drop on September 9, 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
2. Ella McCay (December 12, 2025)
Nanjiani is a part of James L. Brooks’ upcoming comedy movie ‘Ella McCay’ for 20th Century Studios. The film, written by Brooks, will follow an idealistic young politician who juggles familial issues and a challenging work life while preparing to take over the job of her mentor, the state’s longtime incumbent governor. Alongside Nanjiani, the film will star Jamie Lee Curtis, Woody Harrelson, Emma Mackey, Rebecca Hall, Jack Lowden, Ayo Edebiri, Albert Brooks, and Spike Fearn. The movie will be released on December 12, 2025. You can watch the trailer here.
3. The Breadwinner (March 13, 2026)
Nanjiani will star alongside Will Forte and Mandy Moore in Eric Appel’s comedy movie ‘The Breadwinner.’ Based on a screenplay by Nate Bargatze and Dan Lagana, the story follows a supermom who lands a Shark Tank deal, switching roles with her breadwinner husband. Meanwhile, the latter struggles to serve as a stay-at-home dad to their three daughters. The cast also includes Martin Herlihy, Zach Cherry, Kate Berlant, Colin Jost, and Nate Bargatze. Filming is reportedly underway, and the movie will be released on March 13, 2026.
4. Thread: An Insidious Tale (August 21, 2026)
Nanjiani is venturing into the horror genre by starring in ‘Thread: An Insidious Tale,’ a new installment in the ‘Insidious’ film franchise. The movie revolves around a couple who travel back in time with the help of a spell to prevent the death of their young daughter. However, the two have to face dire consequences of their actions. Nanjiani and Mandy Moore essay the roles of the couple, while the rest of the cast is yet to be revealed.
The mystery film is reported to be an offshoot of the ‘Insidious’ franchise and would not be a continuation of the original film series. The movie is written and will be directed by Jeremy Slater, who previously worked as a writer of movies like ‘The Lazarus Effect’ and ‘Fantastic Four.’ Filming is expected to begin in September 2025 and the film will be released on August 21, 2026.
5. Driver’s Ed (TBA)
Nanjiani will star alongside Sam Nivola, Alyssa Milano, and Molly Shannon in Bobby Farrelly’s action comedy movie ‘Driver’s Ed.’ Written by Thomas Moffett, the movie follows a group of teenagers who steal their school’s driver’s ed car. Why? To help a high school senior find his college-freshman girlfriend and win her back. The movie has completed post-production and will be released in Canada on September 12, 2025. A US release date is awaited.
6. The Wrong Girls (TBA)
Dylan Meyer is currently looking into the post-production of ‘The Wrong Girls,’ which centers on two young women who gain telepathic abilities after taking an experimental drug. This inadvertently pits them against those pursuing the same powerful substance. In the movie, Nanjiani will be seen alongside Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, Seth Rogen, LaKeith Stanfield, Tony Hale, and Zack Fox. ‘The Wrong Girls’ is yet to get a release date.
7. A Guy Walks into a Bar (TBA)
Nanjiani will star alongside Sam Rockwell in Gary Fleder’s comedy movie ‘A Guy Walks into a Bar.’ The story, written by Scott Rosenberg, observes a mild-mannered new father (Nanjiani), who strikes up a friendship with a charismatic but mysterious man (Rockwell) at a bar and soon suspects that he is keeping an unsettling secret. Currently in pre-production, ‘A Guy Walks into a Bar’ awaits more details regarding the rest of the cast and production.
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