Shah Rukh Khan has exciting news for fans! His highly anticipated movie, KING, is set to hit theaters on December 24, 2026. This announcement was made by SRK himself along with director Siddharth Anand, and it came with a thrilling teaser that has already generated a lot of buzz online, making KING the most anticipated Christmas release of the year.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Shah Rukh shared a sneak peek of the film. The teaser shows him in a striking new look, with a fierce, salt-and-pepper style against stunning backdrops that highlight the film’s energetic vibe. Alongside the teaser, he wrote, “#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas #ItsKingTime #KingDateAnnouncement,” sparking excitement among fans.
The timing of this announcement is particularly interesting, coming just before the third anniversary of his blockbuster film Pathaan, which marked his major return to the screen and kicked off a successful period with Jawan and Dunki. In KING, Anand and Khan team up again, raising hopes for another thrilling movie experience.
Earlier, on Khan’s birthday on November 2, fans were treated to the title reveal of KING, where they got a glimpse of his action-packed persona and heard a catchphrase, “Darr nahi, Dehshat hoon,” which quickly became popular 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 boasts an impressive cast, featuring Shah Rukh Khan alongside his daughter Suhana Khan in her first theatrical role. Other notable actors include Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, Raghav Juyal, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, and Rani Mukerji.
With its Christmas release, stunning visuals, and Shah Rukh’s powerful new look, KING is poised to be one of the most exciting films of 2026, promising to end the year with a bang and set the stage for the following year.
