The makers of Shah Rukh Khan’s King confirmed the film’s release date on Friday after announcing it first last year on the actor’s birthday. Sharing a special teaser on social media, Red Chillies Entertainment said the film would arrive as a big Christmas release this year.
The announcement was accompanied by an interesting caption on Instagram, referring to SRK’s popularity as the ‘king of Bollywood’. The caption on the post read, “A ROAR loud enough to shake the KINGdom. #KING arriving on 24.12.2026. #ItsKINGTime (sic).”
The film, directed by Pathaan fame Siddharth Anand, marks the big Bollywood debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, Suhana Khan. It is scheduled to hit the screens on December 24, 2026.
Earlier, the makers unveiled a glimpse into the world of King. The imagery showcased Shah Rukh in a fierce new avatar, set against vivid landscapes and stylised frames. The actor could be seen performing death-defying stunts in the clip.
The film features an expansive cast, including Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Saurabh Shukla, Arshad Warsi, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma among others.
During his birthday event in November 2025, SRK confirmed that he has a romantic angle with Padukone in the film.
King title announcement
Anticipation for the film has been building steadily since the title-reveal on November 2 last year, which coincided with the superstar’s birthday. The reveal introduced his silver-haired, action-driven look, an original theme track and a powerful line delivered by the actor “Darr nahi, dehshat hoon,” triggering widespread reactions across social media platforms.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Siddharth Anand’s Marflix Pictures, King is shaping up to be one of the most awaited big-screen spectacles of 2026. With its Christmas Eve release now locked, expectations continue to rise for what is being positioned as a high-octane entertainer backed by scale, style and star power.
