Shah Rukh Khan has officially sealed the end of 2026 with KING, confirming that the highly awaited action thriller will hit theatres on December 24, 2026. The release date announcement, shared by SRK alongside director Siddharth Anand, came with powerful new visuals from the film’s announcement teaser—sparking massive excitement among fans and firmly establishing ‘King’ as the biggest Christmas release of the year.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Shah Rukh Khan shared a teaser video that offers a deeper look into the film’s intense visual world. The clip showcases the superstar in a fierce, salt-and-pepper bloody avatar, set against breathtaking landscapes and sharp, stylised frames that underline the film’s high-octane tone.
Along with the video, SRK wrote, “#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas #ItsKingTime #KingDateAnnouncement,” triggering massive excitement across social media.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film features a massive ensemble cast led by Shah Rukh Khan, with Suhana Khan making her theatrical debut alongside her father. The cast also includes Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachchan in pivotal roles, supported by Abhay Verma, Raghav Juyal, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and Rani Mukerji.
With its Christmas release window, explosive visuals, and SRK’s return in a powerful new avatar, KING is shaping up to be the most awaited big-screen spectacle of 2026—one that promises to close the year on a thunderous high and set the tone for 2027.
