Lust Stories 3 Arrives on Netflix Without an IMDb Rating as Audience Reactions Divide

Lust Stories 3 premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2026, but the anthology film has yet to receive an official IMDb rating. The third installment of the Emmy-nominated franchise brings together four new short films from directors Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra, and Vishal Bhardwaj.

The film’s IMDb page currently shows no aggregate score, with the rating listed as not yet known. Previous entries in the franchise have established a benchmark: Lust Stories (2018) holds a 6.4/10 on IMDb, while Lust Stories 2 (2023) sits at 5.7/10.

Cast and Directors

The anthology features an ensemble cast including Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Sana Thampi, Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Siddharth, Ali Fazal, and Gurfateh Pirzada. Each director helms one segment, continuing the franchise’s format of four distinct stories under a shared theme.

Ruchikaa Kapoor Sheikh, Director of Original Films at Netflix India, said, ‘What gives Lust Stories its enduring appeal is its ability to reinvent itself. Each chapter begins with a shared human impulse and arrives at a completely different emotional truth.’

Producer Ronnie Screwvala of RSVP added, ‘With every edition, Lust Stories has challenged conventions by bringing together exceptional filmmakers to tell deeply human stories.’

Early Reactions

Social media reactions to the film have been mixed. Some viewers praised the performances and chemistry between the actors. One user on X wrote, ‘I’m watching lust stories 3 rn and bro vijay is soo cute! Loving the OG pairing of Vijay and Radhika!!’

Another viewer highlighted Radhika Madan’s performance, posting, ‘Radhika Madan Deserves Oscar For Her Performance In Lust Stories 3.’ A different user commented on Kiran Rao’s segment, noting that newcomer Sana Thampi ‘certainly leaves an impression’ and shares ‘a refreshing chemistry with Gurfateh Pirzada.’

Critics have offered divided assessments. A review from Variety India described the anthology as ‘a classic case of mixed signals, teasing genuine brilliance one moment and pulling back into familiar routine the next.’ The review singled out Shakun Batra’s segment as ‘the most compelling and relatable’ and praised Vishal Bhardwaj’s period piece for its ‘exquisite old-school romance.’

Another review from Cine-Tales rated the film 2.5 out of 5, calling it ‘an uneven anthology that struggles to match its earlier spark.’ Conversely, Zeenews India awarded the film 4 stars, stating that it ‘successfully expands the anthology series’ with ‘confident chapters on desire, relationships, and human behavior.’

What to Expect

The film explores themes of desire, intimacy, and modern relationships through four separate narratives. Runtime is approximately two hours. The anthology is produced by RSVP Movies and Flying Unicorn Entertainment.

As of September 18, 2026, Lust Stories 3 is streaming on Netflix. An official IMDb rating is expected to populate as more users submit their votes.