The release date of one of the most anticipated films of 2026, King, starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, is finally announced today. Directed by Siddharth Anand, known for films like Pathaan, War, and Fighter, King is all set to hit the big screens on 24 December this year.
“#KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas
#ItsKingTime
#KingDateAnnouncement,” Superstar Shah Rukh Khan captioned his Instagram post, sharing the official announcement video.
Watch the official date announcement video of King here:
Other than Shah Rukh Khan, King also stars Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, and Rani Mukherjee in key roles. After Pathaan, King will be the second collaboration between filmmaker Siddharth Anand and superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Watch the official title reveal video of King here:
King Khan is all set to return to the big screen after three years, as the superstar’s last three films, Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki, were released in 2023. Fans of Shah Rukh Khan are super excited after the date announcement video of King and are preparing themselves to have an extraordinary theatrical experience on Christmas 2026.

