--- title: Django 5.2 Released: Key Features and Updates | daily.dev description: Django 5.2 is now available, offering substantial enhancements like automatic model importing in the shell, support for composite primary keys, and easier... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/django-5-2-released-key-features-and-updates-tyfxpzanc twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Django 5.2 Released: Key Features and Updates | daily.dev og:description: Django 5.2 is now available, offering substantial enhancements like automatic model importing in the shell, support for composite primary keys, and easier... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/django-5-2-released-key-features-and-updates-tyfxpzanc og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/tyfXpzaNc.png og:image:alt: Django 5.2 Released: Key Features and Updates og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Django 5.2 Released: Key Features and Updates **[Collections](https://daily.dev/sources/collections)** · 2 min read · 3 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Django 5.2 is now available, offering substantial enhancements like automatic model importing in the shell, support for composite primary keys, and easier BoundField overriding in forms. It supports Python 3.10 to 3.13 and addresses security concerns with updates for previous Django versions. Upgrading to this version is recommended for improved features and continued security updates. Django REST framework 3.16 now supports Django 5.2, with Django 6.0 expected in early 2026. ## Content # Django 5.2 Released: Key Features and Updates Django 5.2 is now available, bringing with it a host of significant updates designed to enhance the development experience. Here are the key features and updates included in this release: ## Key Features - **Automatic Model Importing in the Shell**: Django 5.2 introduces automatic import of all models when using the shell. This streamlines the development process, saving time and reducing manual effort. - **Composite Primary Keys Support**: This release adds support for composite primary keys, allowing developers to define primary keys that consist of multiple fields. - **Easier BoundField Overriding**: Updates have been made to simplify the overriding of BoundField, making it easier to customize forms at various levels. ## Compatibility and Support Django 5.2 supports Python versions 3.10 to 3.13, ensuring compatibility with the latest Python updates. With this release, Django 5.1 has reached the end of mainstream support, and Django 5.0 has reached the end of its extended support. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade to Django 5.2 to continue receiving security fixes and other updates. Note that support for Django 5.x will end in December 2025. ## Security Updates As part of the update cycle, security releases for Django 5.1.8 and 5.0.14 have been issued to address potential denial-of-service vulnerabilities. It is recommended that users apply these security updates to ensure the safety and security of their applications. ## Future Releases Looking ahead, Django REST framework 3.16 has been announced, which now supports Django 5.2 and Python 3.13. Additionally, Django 6.0 is expected to be released in early 2026, marking the next major milestone for the framework. In summary, Django 5.2 brings significant enhancements and improvements, making it a valuable upgrade for developers. 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