Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand have revealed that the upcoming film King will hit cinemas on December 24, 2026. The announcement includes a thrilling teaser showcasing Khan in an intense, action-packed avatar. This marks the first on-screen collaboration between Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan.
On January 24, 2026, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan shared an explosive teaser for his highly anticipated film King, confirming its release date as December 24, 2026, just before Christmas. The short clip features Khan roaring atop snow-clad mountains with a blood-drenched shirt, followed by him shattering a glass ceiling in a display of raw intensity. Khan captioned the post: "#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas #ItsKingTime #KingDateAnnouncement."
Directed by Siddharth Anand, who previously helmed Khan's blockbuster Pathaan, King reunites the duo three years after that film's success. The announcement coincides with the eve of Pathaan's third anniversary, heightening excitement among fans. The title was first revealed on November 2, 2025, Khan's birthday, introducing his silver-haired action look and the dialogue "Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon."
King stars Khan in the lead as a seasoned assassin in the underworld, mentoring his daughter Suhana Khan, who makes her theatrical debut as his protégé. The ensemble cast includes Deepika Padukone in her sixth project with Khan, alongside Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Abhay Verma, and Raghav Juyal. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures, with Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand, and Mamta Anand as producers, the film blends high-octane action, crime drama, and family dynamics, featuring multiple antagonists.
Fans reacted enthusiastically, with comments like "OMG 2026 gonna be King’s year" and "The KING has arrived! Can't wait!" This follows Khan's 2023 comeback triumphs with Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki after a break post the 2018 flop Zero. King is IMDb's most anticipated Indian film of 2026.