King date announcement reaction: Netizens point out how SRK is like ‘the penguin who chose the mountain’
Shah Rukh Khan's King announcement has got netizens excited for what Siddharth Anand is cooking with the upcoming Christmas release!
Last Updated: 10.22 PM, Jan 24, 2026
After the title announcement of King, Shah Rukh Khan is back. This time, he has revealed the release date of his upcoming Hindi film. Seeing the action-packed promo, the netizens cannot help but wonder just what is director Siddharth Anand cooking with the superstar. A user even went on to compare SRK to 'that one penguin.'
What is the penguin trend?
The penguin trend is where a group of penguins all march to one destination. However, one penguin decides to break free and choose a different direction. The direction is headed straight for the snowy mountain. Backing on the heavy trend, a fan stated that SRK is 'that one penguin' who climbed the mountain and now look at how far he came.
What are the reactions to King announcement video?
Shah Rukh Khan fans cannot help but praise how the King title announcement video has come out. The superstar from the 90s that they knew is back, and the internet users adore it!
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When is King releasing?
Shah Rukh Khan's King has chosen to release the film on Christmas 2026. Siddharth Anand, who had been teasing the release date since a few days now, finally took no more time in revealing what more does his movie have to offer. With the recently released promo, the director dives right into action.
Starring Deepika Padukone as the female lead, King is set to officially introduce its starcast. The announcement video also simply featured King Khan. The movie also marks Suhana Khan’s big screen debut after she made her acting debut in Bollywood with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies (released directly on OTT on the streaming platform, Netflix).
King FAQs:
Q: What is the release date for Shah Rukh Khan’s movie King?
A: King is officially scheduled for a global theatrical release on December 24, 2026, coinciding with the Christmas holiday weekend. This date marks exactly three years since the release of Shah Rukh Khan’s last major collaboration with director Siddharth Anand, Pathaan.
Q: Is King a remake of the movie Léon: The Professional?
A: Yes, reports indicate that King is an action-driven drama inspired by the 1994 French classic Léon: The Professional. In this adaptation, Shah Rukh Khan plays a seasoned underworld assassin who takes his daughter, played by Suhana Khan, under his wing as a protégé.
Q: Who is the villain in the movie King?
A: Abhishek Bachchan has been cast as the primary antagonist in King. He is set to face off against Shah Rukh Khan in what is being described as a high-stakes, intense rivalry. The film also features a massive supporting cast including Jaideep Ahlawat and Raghav Juyal in significant roles.