India, Jan. 24 -- The formal announcement of the release date for the high-octane action movie King has strengthened the scene in Indian cinema for late 2026. Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand have set the film's worldwide theatrical debut for December 24, 2026. The announcement sets a definitive timeline for what is touted as one of India's most expensive cinematic ventures, coinciding with the three-year anniversary of their previous record-breaking collaboration, Pathaan.

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