The stage is set for one of the biggest cinematic showdowns of the year as Yash Raj Films’ highly-anticipated spy thriller, War 2, prepares to hit the screens on August 14, on the eve of Independence Day. However, despite the immense hype surrounding its star-studded cast and its place in the coveted YRF Spy Universe, early box office predictions for its opening day are hovering in the range of ₹19–20 crore.