Siddharth Anand and Shah Rukh Khan are reuniting for the second time on King, and after delivering a film like Pathaan, expectations from the duo have skyrocketed. King has already created enough buzz
with a stellar cast and some photo leaks from the sets. Now, a new update is coming in, it looks like SRK has finally decided on a release date for his upcoming film.
As per Bollywood Hungama, Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand have locked a Christmas 2026 release for King. The portal has quoted a source saying, “The duo of SRK and Sid were brainstorming several options for their release, and the two in the forefront were December 4 and December 25. After weighing all options, they have locked a Christmas 2026 release for their action-packed entertainer.”
While there was a chance for them to consider the iconic December 4 window, due to Ramayana, the duo is avoiding that date. The source further added, “SRK and Sid are clear about maintaining a gap from Ramayana, which could go on to record historic business. They don’t want to come in and hurt the business of this divine saga in any way, and hence have locked a Christmas 2026 release. This ensures a gap of 45 days between Ramayana and King, giving both films the breathing space that they deserve.”
“With a Christmas release, SRK will be enjoying an open run at the box office, as no Hindi film is slated to arrive in that coveted window. There is Avengers: Doomsday a week before, but Hollywood films are front-loaded, and for the Hindi cinema audience, there’s nothing that can top the experience of watching a Shah Rukh Khan film on the big screen,” the source concluded.
About King
Shah Rukh Khan’s film King was officially announced by the makers on his 60th birthday (2nd November). The title reveal teaser showed SRK in an all-new avatar, with silver hair and ear accessories, and it left fans intrigued about his character. Hours after the title reveal, King Khan attended a fan meet in Mumbai, during which he shared major details about his character in King. Shah Rukh Khan revealed that his character in the film is “very dark” and has been thoughtfully written by Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, King marks Shah Rukh Khan’s first on-screen collaboration with his daughter, Suhana Khan. As per reports, King sees SRK as a seasoned assassin operating within the dark underworld, while Suhana plays his protégé, training for dangerous missions. The ensemble cast includes Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal.
