The excitement surrounding Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action thriller King continues to build, with international distributor Phars Film Co LLC announcing its overseas release plans for the much-awaited film. The distributor, which handles major releases across the GCC and Middle East markets, shared two striking posters on social media, confirming that the film will arrive in international cinemas on December 24, 2026. The announcement has added to the buzz around the project, which marks another major collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and filmmaker Siddharth Anand.
Sharing the posters, Phars Film described the film as a larger-than-life action entertainer for international audiences. Its post read, “The King is Coming! Phars brings the highly anticipated action entertainer to international audiences promising a larger-than-life cinematic experience as the Global Superstar Shah Rukh Khan returns as the KING!! #KING is Ready to ROAR on 24.12.2026 in Cinemas #ShahRukhKhan #ItsKingTime #SiddharthAnand @redchilliesent @MarflixP.” The announcement has given overseas fans another reason to look forward to the film’s Christmas Eve release.
The two posters offer different glimpses of Shah Rukh Khan’s character and the film’s visual world. In one, the superstar is seen in an intense close-up, sporting a bloodied appearance with his hands clasped together. The other poster presents a more dramatic image, showing him walking through flames with a rose in his mouth and a gun in his hand. Combining elements of action, danger and romance, the visuals have created curiosity about the character and the story. Together, the posters reinforce the film’s promise of a stylish and high-energy cinematic experience.
Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller that brings him back together with Shah Rukh Khan after their successful collaboration on Pathaan. The screenplay has been co-written by Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh, along with Suresh Nair and Sagar Pandya. The film is being produced by Gauri Khan, Siddharth Anand and Mamta Anand under the banners of Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures. Reportedly mounted on a budget of around Rs 350 crore, the project is among the major Bollywood releases scheduled for the year.
The film also carries special significance as it marks the theatrical debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, Suhana Khan, alongside her father. The ensemble cast includes Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Raghav Juyal and Abhay Verma. With such a large cast and Siddharth Anand at the helm, the film has generated considerable interest among moviegoers eager to see how its action-packed story unfolds.
Scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24, 2026, King will arrive just in time for the Christmas holiday season. Phars Film’s announcement underlines the importance of the international market for the Shah Rukh Khan starrer, particularly across the Middle East and GCC territories. With its striking posters, star-studded cast and ambitious scale, King is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Hindi film releases of 2026. Fans will now be waiting for more updates, promotional material and a closer look at Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited return as the King.