Shahrukh Khan’s upcoming action thriller King A big step forward has been taken on the global stage. Red Chillies Entertainment has officially announced a high-profile partnership with Marflix Pictures and Yash Raj Films to distribute the highly anticipated film in international theatres. In line with its highly anticipated Christmas theatrical rollout, the overseas release is slated for December 24, 2026.
Shah Rukh Khan starrer King goes global: Red Chillies, Marflix and YRF join hands for international release on Christmas 2026
Making the announcement on This announcement has further added to the excitement around the film, which is already generating massive buzz among fans and trade circles.
Last month, Shah Rukh Khan himself created a stir on social media when he released a special release date announcement teaser, confirming the film’s theatrical release date as December 24. Since then, King It remains one of Bollywood’s most talked-about upcoming projects, with anticipation constantly rising regarding its scale, cast and genre.
one of the biggest highlights of King The thing is that this is Suhana Khan’s dramatic debut. In the film, she will be seen sharing screen space with her father Shahrukh Khan for the first time, which is an important milestone for both of them. The father-daughter collaboration has added an emotional and celebratory dimension to the release of the film.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King It is presented as a stylish action thriller and produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand and Mamta Anand under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. The film is written by Sujoy Ghosh and features an impressive ensemble cast, including Deepika Padukone and Abhishek Bachchan in lead roles and Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi and Rani Mukherjee in supporting roles.
Adding to its scale, the film’s soundtrack and background score is composed by Anirudh Ravichander and Sachin-Jigar, promising a high-energy musical experience. A Christmas 2026 release, a global distribution strategy and with Shah Rukh Khan at the centre, King Is going to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.
