KING: Shah Rukh Khan announces the release date of his much-awaited film, shares new look from the promo- WATCH

The end of 2026 has officially been marked by KING, with the film set to release on Christmas, 24th December 2026. The timing sets up KING as a film that will wrap up this year on a high and start 2027 with a bang. The announcement, made by Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand, comes on the eve of the 3-year anniversary of Pathaan, adding to the excitement around the reunion of the blockbuster duo.

Along with the release date, the makers have offered fans a deeper look into the world of KING that showcases Shah Rukh Khan in a bold, fierce new avatar set against stunning landscapes and striking frames. The powerful imagery and strong visual language have further fuelled fan excitement, as the King is now ready to roar at the end of the year in just 11 months from now.

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The electrifying title reveal, dropped on 2nd November to mark Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, introduced his silver-haired, action-driven look, an SRK-special theme song, and a striking dialogue delivered by SRK “Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon”, setting off a frenzy across media platforms. With the date reveal, the anticipation for the film continues to soar.

Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, KING is shaping up to be the most awaited big-screen spectacle of 2026.