Bollywood Hungama has reported an exclusive scoop claiming that Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand have finalized a Christmas 2026 release date for their much-anticipated film, 'King'. An official announcement regarding the release date is expected to be made in the coming week. This news follows recent cryptic social media posts by Siddharth Anand, which have been widely interpreted by fans and media as a tease for an imminent release date reveal. Other reports on the same day also suggested that a late 2026 release for 'King' appears increasingly likely as the film's shoot is nearing completion, leaving ample time for post-production. 'King' is an action-thriller that marks the second collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand after their blockbuster 'Pathaan'. The film is also notable for featuring Shah Rukh Khan alongside his daughter, Suhana Khan, in her theatrical debut. The cast further includes prominent names like Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, and Arshad Warsi. Earlier in 2025, there were conflicting reports regarding the film's release timeline; some suggested a Gandhi Jayanti 2026 slot (October 2, 2026), while another report indicated a postponement to 2027 due to an injury sustained by Shah Rukh Khan during filming. However, filming resumed in December 2025 with an action-heavy schedule. The latest reports from January 2026 converge on a late 2026 or December 2026 release, with Bollywood Hungama's 'scoop' pinpointing Christmas as the locked date.