Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated film 'King' has officially received its release date, confirmed on Friday. The announcement came after the film was first unveiled on the actor's birthday last year. The makers shared a special teaser on social media, revealing that the movie will hit theatres as a grand Christmas release this year.
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Release Date Announcement
The production house accompanied the announcement with a striking Instagram caption, referencing Shah Rukh Khan's 'King of Bollywood' persona. It read, 'A ROAR loud enough to shake the KINGdom. #KING arriving on 24.12.2026. #ItsKINGTime (sic).'
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Teaser Gets Strong Fan Reactions
Numerous fans flooded the comments section with heartfelt reactions to the teaser. One user wrote, 'There is only one king.' Another commented, 'December come fast.' A fan also said, 'Can we just skip to December already!' 'Christmas par Santa se Nahi KiNG Se Mulaqat Hogi I am Huge Huge Huge SRK Paglu,' read another comment. One user added, 'Last of the stars.'
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Cast and Suhana Khan's Debut
Directed by 'Pathaan' filmmaker Siddharth Anand, the film will introduce Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana Khan in her major Bollywood debut. It is scheduled for release on December 24, 2026. The cast includes Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal, and Abhay Verma, among others.
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Builds Buzz After Title Reveal
On the occasion of his birthday in November 2025, Shah Rukh confirmed a romantic track with Deepika Padukone in the film. Buzz around the project has only intensified since its title was unveiled on November 2 last year, coinciding with his birthday. The reveal offered a glimpse of his silver-haired, action-centric avatar, along with an original theme track and the striking dialogue, 'Darr nahi, dehshat hoon,' which sparked a strong response on social media.
Shah Rukh Khan's 'King' Emerges as a Major 2026 Release
Backed by Red Chillies Entertainment and Siddharth Anand's Marflix Pictures, 'King' is emerging as one of the most anticipated big-screen spectacles of 2026. With its Christmas Eve release now confirmed, expectations are steadily rising. The film is poised to be a major event in the entertainment calendar.
