Django 5.2, released on April 2, 2025, introduces several new features and improvements while marking the beginning of deprecations for some older functionalities. Notably, this version is designated as a Long-Term Support (LTS) release, ensuring security updates for at least three years. It supports Python versions 3.10 through 3.13, with official recommendations favoring the latest release in each series. Developers upgrading from previous versions should review the backwards-incompatible changes and consult Django’s upgrade guide for a smooth transition.
Among the key enhancements, Django 5.2 introduces automatic model imports in the shell, allowing developers to access models from all installed apps without manual imports. Additionally, the new CompositePrimaryKey feature enables models to define primary keys consisting of multiple fields, offering greater flexibility in database design. Form customization has also been simplified with the ability to specify custom BoundField classes at the project, form, or field level, making it easier to modify form rendering. These improvements continue Django’s tradition of making web development more efficient and adaptable.