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Mindy Kaling Talks Saying Goodbye to Never Have I Ever
When Maitreyi Ramakrishnan said goodbye to Devi Vishwakumar, she meant it.
So much so that the Never Have I Ever star decided her character—who navigated the ups and downs of high school following the death of her dad Mohan Vishwakumar (Sendhil Ramamurthy)—had an untimely ending after the fourth and final season.
"I think Devi is dead in a ditch," Maitreyi quipped to E! News in an exclusive interview. "Canonically, I tell people that Devi is dead in a ditch. She has followed in her father's footsteps."
As for why the actress has such a hard stance on Devi's future after the teen began her next chapter at Princeton University?
"I say this to people all the time who are like, 'Season five. Give us season five!'" she explained. "I tell this to people, not because it makes story sense, but I say this in hopes that it'll let people move on."
"Let's grieve our girl and let her go," she continued. "It's OK. She's on her next reincarnation."
Maitreyi has a simple approach to a fifth installment of the Mindy Kaling-created series, should the topic be broached.
"It will be just me in a ditch," she joked. "That's season five, edited by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. I'll pitch it to Netflix."
The Slanted actress also shared an unfortunate update about Devi's relationship with former rival Ben Gross (Jaren Lewison). As she put it, "Definitely, they've broken up. That was never gonna last. We all know this."
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Although Maitreyi was done playing a student at Sherman Oaks, she hasn't said goodbye to high school forever. And fans can look no further than her upcoming film Slanted. After all, the 24-year-old plays Bhindra, the best friend of Chinese American student Joan Huang (Shirley Chen), who undergoes a procedure to become a white girl (Mckenna Grace) in hopes of becoming prom queen.
"At first, I actually was really hesitant about the movie, because I was like, 'Whoa. This is a little controversial. We're taking a big swing,'" Maitreyi admitted. "You're replacing an East Asian girl with a white girl directly. Then we never see her again."
However, her conversation with the film's writer and director Amy Wang, whose own experience as an Asian Australian inspired the project, ultimately convinced her.
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"All the movies that I enjoy as an audience member are movies that people would deem controversial and that lends itself to some of the best conversations and filmmaking moments," the Freakier Friday alum reflected. "That excited me, the idea of being controversial in a way that sparks insightful conversation."
After Joan returns from her cosmetic surgery at Ethnos, a mysterious clinic that makes people of color appear white, she goes by Los Angeles-native Jo Hunt. With Jo, complete with blonde hair and blue eyes, now climbing the social ladder, her friendship with Bhindra takes a major hit.
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With Slanted joining projects like The Substance and The Beauty in the body horror genre, Maitreyi was grateful to be part of the jarringly gory film.
"It is really cool to be a part of this wave of films coming out right now," she emphasized. "I think it's a fun vehicle to ride when explaining certain stories and narratives. I think all the different genres that we delve into—between body horror, comedy, the satire of it all—make it a nice playing field for us to say something actually quite serious."
While fans wait to see Slanted, premiering in theaters nationwide on March 13, keep reading for more upcoming movies to look out for.
Amazon MGM Studios
Crime 101 - February 13, 2026
This cat-and-mouse thriller follows an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) who teams up with an insurance broker for one last heist. The all-star cast includes Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Monica Barbaro, and Barry Keoghan.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Sony Picture Animation
GOAT - February 13, 2026
From the studio behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse comes this animated comedy set in an all-animal world that follows Will, a small goat who gets the chance to play roarball - a dangerous, full-contact game dominated by the fiercest foes. Featuring Stephen Curry, Gabrielle Union, and Caleb McLaughlin.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Warner Bros. Pictures
Wuthering Heights - February 14, 2026
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi step into the iconic roles of Catherine and Heathcliff in Saltburn director Emerald Fennell's new adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic novel.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Paramount Pictures
Scream 7 - February 27, 2026
Neve Campbell returns to the Scream franchise as iconic final girl Sidney Prescott, this time to protect her own family from a new Ghostface killer. Also starring Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, Joel McHale, Mckenna Grace, and plenty of surprise cameos.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Warner Bros. Pictures
The Bride! - March 6, 2026
In writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal's new take on the classic 1935 Bride of Frankenstein film, a lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask a groundbreaking scientist to create a companion (Jessie Buckley) for him. Also starring Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Penelope Cruz.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Disney/Pixar
Hoppers - March 6, 2026
Pixar’s all-new feature film introduces Mabel, an animal lover who uses new technology to “hop” human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals!
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Reminders of Him - March 13, 2026
Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers star in this big screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover's bestselling novel.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Buy a ticket HERE.
Bleecker Street
Slanted - March 13, 2026
It's Mean Girls meets The Substance in this satirical body horror about a high school senior who undergoes an experimental racial transformation to become White and win Prom Queen.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Amazon MGM Studios
Project Hail Mary - March 20, 2026
Based on Andy Weir's (The Martian) best-selling novel, this sci-fi adventure stars Ryan Gosling as a science teacher who wakes up on a spaceship light years from home and, as his memory returns, begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Buy a ticket HERE.
Searchlight Pictures
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come - March 20, 2026
The hit 2019 horror-comedy returns to find final girl Grace facing a new level of the nightmarish game. Starring a killer cast including Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, and Elijah Wood.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Warner Bros. Pictures
They Will Kill You - March 27, 2026
A woman (Zazie Beetz) takes a housekeeping job in a mysterious New York City high-rise and soon uncovers the building's dark history of disappearances.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Buy a ticket HERE.
Independent Film Company/Shudder
Forbidden Fruits - March 27, 2026
Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Victoria Pedretti, and Alexandra Shipp star in this comedy horror about a group of girls who run a witchy femme cult in the basement of their mall store after hours.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Nintendo and Universal Studios
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie - April 1, 2026
Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach embark on a new adventure across the galaxy.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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A24
The Drama - April 3, 2026
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson star as a happily engaged couple who are put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Universal Pictures
You, Me & Tuscany - April 10, 2026
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in this rom-com set against the beautiful vineyards of Italy.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Warner Bros. Pictures
Lee Cronin's The Mummy - April 17, 2026
A young girl resurfaces eight years after disappearing in the desert.... But what should be a joyful family reunion quickly turns into a horrifying nightmare.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Michael - April 24, 2026
Jaafar Jackson portrays his uncle, Michael Jackson, in this biopic about the "King of Pop".
Where to Watch: In theaters
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20th Century Studios
The Devil Wears Prada 2 - May 1, 2026
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to their iconic roles and the offices of Runway Magazine in this eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon. Also starring Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Simone Ashley and Kenneth Branagh.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Warner Bros. Pictures
Mortal Kombat II - May 8, 2026
The latest installment in the video game franchise (following 2021's Mortal Kombat reboot) sees the fan favorite champions pitted against one another in the battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn. Starring Karl Urban, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tati Gabrielle, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, and more.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Paramount Pictures
Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour (Live in 3D) - May 8, 2026
Captured during Billie's sold-out world tour and co-directed by James Cameron, this immersive 3D film brings an innovative new concert experience to the big screen.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Buy a ticket HERE.
Lucasfilm Ltd
The Mandalorian and Grogu - May 22, 2026
Bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu take their galactic adventures to the big screen. Also starring Sigourney Weaver.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Amazon MGM Studios
Masters of the Universe - June 5, 2026
The legendary '80s franchise returns to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure which finds Prince Adam/He-Man and his allies once again battling the fiendish Skeletor. Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Kristen Wiig, Jared Leto and Idris Elba.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Disclosure Day - June 12, 2026
Legendary director Steven Spielberg is back with this sci-fi thriller starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Disney/Pixar
Toy Story 5 - June 19, 2026
Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), Jessie (Joan Cusack) and the gang return as the toys take on tech in the form of a frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Warner Bros. Pictures
Supergirl - June 26, 2026
When a ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl (Milly Alcock), reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Disney
Moana - July 10, 2026
Disney adds to their live-action remake roster with this reimagining of the 2016 animated hit. Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as demigod Maui and Catherine Laga'aia stars as Moana.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Warner Bros. Pictures
The Cat in the Hat - November 6, 2026
Based on the beloved Dr. Seuss book, this animated adaptation will feature the voices of Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang, and America Ferrera.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Murray Close/Lionsgate
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping - November 20, 2026
This highly anticipated prequel revisits the world of Panem and follows young Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada) twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games. Also starring Glenn Close, Whitney Peak, Elle Fanning, Ralph Fiennes, Mckenna Grace and Maya Hawke.
Where to Watch: In theaters
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Marvel Studios
Avengers: Doomsday - December 18, 2026
An insanely star-studded cast of MCU fan-favorites return to our screens in this fifth installment of the Avengers film series.
Where to Watch: In theaters
Buy a ticket HERE.
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