The short answer
- Release date: 24 December 2026, announced by Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand with a teaser in January 2026.
- Director: Siddharth Anand, who made Pathaan.
- Cast: Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan, with Deepika Padukone reported in the cast.
- Budget: about Rs 350 crore in one press report. Not confirmed by the makers.
- Hype: second on our Hype Index, behind Ramayana: Part 1.
Why it matters
King brings Shah Rukh Khan together with his daughter Suhana Khan in a major role, and reunites him with Siddharth Anand after Pathaan. It is dated for the Christmas holiday window, so a big opening weekend is on the cards, and we will track its box office day by day from release.
Track it
The King film page has the countdown and the follow button, so you get an alert if the date changes.
Updates
- 29 Oct 2026 Release date 24 Dec 2026 as announced in January 2026. Reported budget about Rs 350 crore.
We update this page as more is confirmed.