Shah Rukh Khan Confirms King Release Date With Intense New Poster

• Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a new poster for his upcoming action thriller King, featuring a gun, a rose and a fire-filled backdrop.
• His caption, “Aaj phir yaad aaya… Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon,” combines the film’s action-oriented imagery with his romantic screen persona.
• Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on December 24, 2026.
• The cast includes Suhana Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji and Jaideep Ahlawat, among others.
• The poster reiterates the announced release date amid speculation about competition from other major holiday releases.
• King will mark the first time Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan appear together on screen.

Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a new poster for his upcoming action thriller King, combining a rugged action look with a romantic touch while reiterating the film’s scheduled theatrical release on December 24, 2026.

The poster features the actor walking through a fire-filled setting with a firearm in his hand, a rose between his lips and an intense expression. His long coat, salt-and-pepper beard and tattooed chest contribute to the character’s gritty appearance, while the rose provides a contrast to the action-driven imagery.

Sharing the poster on social media, Khan wrote, “Aaj phir yaad aaya… Qaatil nahi… Aashiq hoon… #KING In cinemas 24.12.26.”

The line, which translates to “I am not a killer, I am a lover,” recalls the actor’s familiar romantic screen persona. It also echoes the style of dialogue associated with his 1999 film Baadshah, giving the new promotional material a nostalgic connection to his earlier work.

King release date remains December 24, 2026

The poster reinforces the previously announced release date of December 24, 2026, as discussion continues about the film’s position in a crowded Christmas release window.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is backed by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide, with its release placing it among several high-profile titles competing for audiences during the holiday period.

Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three are scheduled for December 18, 2026, while Jumanji: Open World is set for December 25, according to the supplied reports. The timing has prompted speculation about whether King might face a change of date, but the latest poster continues to carry the December 24 release announcement.

In a recent interactive session, Khan also addressed questions about the delay in the film’s trailer, saying the team was prioritising quality and promising that more promotional material would be released before the premiere.

Suhana Khan joins her father in the ensemble cast

One of the film’s notable features is the first on-screen pairing of Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter, Suhana Khan.

The ensemble also includes Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal, Saurabh Shukla and Abhay Verma. Arshad Warsi, Akshay Oberoi, Karanvir Malhotra and Kashvi Majmundar are also named among the cast in the supplied reports.

The new poster offers little detail about the film’s plot, leaving the character’s motivations and the role of romance in the action thriller largely undisclosed. Its central image instead places the contrast between a weapon and a rose at the heart of the film’s promotional identity.

The release also marks another collaboration between Khan and Anand, following their work together on Pathaan, as the actor takes on another action-led role.

With King scheduled to reach theatres on December 24, 2026, the new poster provides another glimpse of Khan’s character while the audience awaits further promotional material and details about the film’s story.