Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated action thriller King has been officially scheduled for release on Christmas 2026, sources close to the project revealed, marking a major event for Bollywood audiences worldwide.
The film will feature the first on-screen collaboration between SRK and his daughter Suhana Khan, a pairing that has already generated immense excitement among fans eager to see their chemistry in an action-packed story.
According to sources, SRK and director Siddharth Anand considered multiple release dates, including December 4 and December 25, ultimately opting for Christmas to avoid clashing with Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana, set to release earlier that month.
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King boasts a star-studded cast including Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Arshad Warsi, and Suhana Khan, produced under Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures with a reported budget of ₹350 crore.
The Christmas release strategically positions the film to enjoy a wide window with minimal competition from other major Bollywood projects, while the festive season ensures high audience turnout, as fans often prioritize SRK’s movies during holidays.
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Following the success of SRK’s last blockbuster, Pathaan, expectations for King are soaring nearly a year before its release, with the father-daughter collaboration adding a personal and unique dimension to the action thriller.