Shah Rukh Khan King movie poster confirms December 24 release
By Aditi KulkarniEducation Writer, Peepals Bharat
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Shah Rukh Khan shared a new King poster on October 27, 2026, confirming the Siddharth Anand film's December 24 release, a week after Avengers: Doomsday.
What Happened
Shah Rukh Khan unveiled a new poster for his upcoming film King on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, a few days before his 61st birthday. The poster restates the film's release date of Thursday, December 24, 2026, putting to rest speculation that the makers might push it back to avoid clashing with big Hollywood releases. Khan had also confirmed the date in an #AskSRK session with fans. Directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment with Marflix, the film arrives in cinemas a week after Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three, which are due on December 18.
Key Facts
- New poster released: October 27, 2026, shared by Shah Rukh Khan.
- Release date: December 24, 2026, as confirmed on the poster, by Khan and on Red Chillies Entertainment's website.
- Director: Siddharth Anand, who directed Khan in Pathaan (2023).
- Producers: Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Marflix.
- Cast reported: Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan in her first theatrical film, Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist, and Deepika Padukone.
- The poster shows Khan with a gun against a backdrop of flames, with a red rose adding a romantic touch, according to descriptions in reviews of the poster.
- Competition: Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three open on December 18; other films have also been reported for the December 24 window.
Why It Matters
King is one of the most anticipated Hindi films of the year, and the poster matters mainly because of the date it carries. There had been reports that the film could move into 2027 to avoid the Christmas rush of Hollywood blockbusters. By repeating December 24 on the new poster and in his own replies to fans, Khan has signalled that the film will take on that competition.
The clash is significant for the Indian box office. Trade coverage expects Avengers: Doomsday to open big, and a film released one week earlier could still be playing on many screens when King opens. Dune: Part Three adds another big release in the same window. For exhibitors, the question is how to split screens and showtimes among the films in the crucial holiday weeks, when cinema attendance is usually high.
The film also has a family angle that has drawn attention. It is the first theatrical film for Suhana Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's daughter, and it reunites Khan with director Siddharth Anand after Pathaan. Reports also highlight Khan's reunion on screen with Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachchan's role as the villain.
The poster arrived days before Khan's birthday, and fans are watching for more material around that date, although the makers have not announced a teaser or trailer.
| Film | Release date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Avengers: Doomsday | December 18, 2026 | Hollywood release a week before King |
| Dune: Part Three | December 18, 2026 | Hollywood release a week before King |
| King | December 24, 2026 | Confirmed on the new poster |
Impact
Short-term: The confirmed date allows distributors and cinema chains to plan screens and advance bookings for the Christmas period. Fan attention will now turn to Khan's birthday for any further updates.
Long-term: How King performs against Hollywood's December releases will be watched as a test of whether big Hindi star films can hold their own in a crowded global holiday season, which could shape how producers choose release dates in future.
Who is affected: Shah Rukh Khan's fans, the film's makers and distributors, cinema owners deciding screen shares, and the Hollywood studios releasing films in the same weeks.
Key Takeaway
Shah Rukh Khan's new King poster, released on October 27, confirms the film will open on December 24, 2026, a week after Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three.
Questions and Answers
What is the King movie release date?
King releases in cinemas on December 24, 2026. Shah Rukh Khan confirmed the date on the new poster he shared on October 27 and in an #AskSRK session.
Who is in the cast of King?
Reports name Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana Khan in her first theatrical film, Abhishek Bachchan as the antagonist, and Deepika Padukone. The film is directed by Siddharth Anand.
Is King clashing with Avengers: Doomsday?
Not on the same day. Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three are due on December 18, 2026, a week before King's December 24 release, so the films will compete for screens over the holidays.
What does the new Shah Rukh Khan King movie poster show?
According to descriptions of the poster, it shows Khan holding a gun against a background of flames, with a red rose adding a romantic note, along with the December 24 release date.
Disclaimer: Prepared by the Peepals newsroom from publicly available sources with AI assistance. Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may change. Images may be representative. Not professional advice. Report an error via our contact page.
By Aditi Kulkarni, Education WriterCovers Education and more for Peepals Bharat. All stories by Aditi Kulkarni
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