The release date of Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited action filmKinghas been officially confirmed for December 24, 2026, marking a grand Christmas Eve arrival in cinemas worldwide. Positioned as one of the biggest year-end releases, the film is expected to dominate the holiday box office and carry momentum into 2027.
The announcement was made jointly by Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand on the third anniversary of their blockbusterPathaan, further heightening excitement around their reunion. Alongside the release date, the makers unveiled striking teaser visuals showcasing SRK in a silver-haired, intense action avatar, set against expansive and stylised landscapes.
Fans have been eagerly anticipatingKingsince its title reveal on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday in November 2025. The reveal featured an original theme track and the powerful dialogue, “Darr nahi, dehshat hoon,” which quickly went viral. SRK later confirmed that the film also includes a romantic angle with Deepika Padukone.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures,Kingis shaping up to be a high-scale action entertainer backed by style, spectacle and star power. With its Christmas Eve release locked, expectations continue to soar for one of 2026’s most anticipated films.
