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Shah Rukh Khan is all set to dazzle fans with his upcoming action thriller King. After much anticipation, Badshah Bollywood is reclaiming his throne as makers confirmed the official release date for the film.
This high-octane spectacle, directed by Siddharth Anand, is strategically positioned for a massive Christmas holiday opening, ending Khan's three-year hiatus from the big screen. The upcoming high-octane, action-packed entertainer is scheduled to be released in cinemas on December 24, 2026.
In a post on X, Shah Rukh Khan shared a video, announcing the official release date of the film, which will hit the cinemas on December 24, a day before Christmas. “#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas,” he wrote in the caption.
Take a look at the post here:
Set against stunning landscapes and striking frames, the video opens with a blood-drenched Khan letting out a roar atop snow-clad mountains. This ‘salt-and-pepper’ look is followed by a high-stakes sequence where he shatters a glass ceiling, promising the ultimate Christmas holiday blockbuster for fans.
Most chilling is the superstar's own declaration in the video, when he said, "Darr nahi, dehshat hoon" (I am not fear, I am terror), signalling a dark and formidable return.
Fan reaction to the announcement has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with social media platforms buzzing with excitement and high anticipation for the film.
"Pathaan was the comeback, Jawan was the dominance, and King will be the legacy film," a user wrote. "THIS IS INSANE, THIS IS MADNESS," another added. “Roaring into cinemas like a boss!” an individual posted.
Another shared, "Yeh Christmas KING waali. What a look, omg, love this bloody intense rage avatar of SRK."
The film was officially announced in November last year. On Khan's birthday last year, director Siddharth Anand unveiled the title reveal video for the film, showcasing his look and marking their second collaboration after Pathaan.
In the caption, he wrote,"Sau deshon mein badnaam, Duniya ne diya sirf ek hi naam- #KING."
The film marks the actor's first on-screen collaboration with his daughter, Suhana Khan. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the cast of the film includes Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal.
This high-octane spectacle, directed by Siddharth Anand, is strategically positioned for a massive Christmas holiday opening, ending Khan's three-year hiatus from the big screen. The upcoming high-octane, action-packed entertainer is scheduled to be released in cinemas on December 24, 2026.
In a post on X, Shah Rukh Khan shared a video, announcing the official release date of the film, which will hit the cinemas on December 24, a day before Christmas. “#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas,” he wrote in the caption.
Take a look at the post here:
#KING
is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas#ItsKingTime#KingDateAnnouncement pic.twitter.com/a60zM0pc1s
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) January 24, 2026
Set against stunning landscapes and striking frames, the video opens with a blood-drenched Khan letting out a roar atop snow-clad mountains. This ‘salt-and-pepper’ look is followed by a high-stakes sequence where he shatters a glass ceiling, promising the ultimate Christmas holiday blockbuster for fans.
Most chilling is the superstar's own declaration in the video, when he said, "Darr nahi, dehshat hoon" (I am not fear, I am terror), signalling a dark and formidable return.
Fan reaction to the announcement has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with social media platforms buzzing with excitement and high anticipation for the film.
"Pathaan was the comeback, Jawan was the dominance, and King will be the legacy film," a user wrote. "THIS IS INSANE, THIS IS MADNESS," another added. “Roaring into cinemas like a boss!” an individual posted.
Another shared, "Yeh Christmas KING waali. What a look, omg, love this bloody intense rage avatar of SRK."
The film was officially announced in November last year. On Khan's birthday last year, director Siddharth Anand unveiled the title reveal video for the film, showcasing his look and marking their second collaboration after Pathaan.
In the caption, he wrote,"Sau deshon mein badnaam, Duniya ne diya sirf ek hi naam- #KING."
The film marks the actor's first on-screen collaboration with his daughter, Suhana Khan. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, the cast of the film includes Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal.
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