King date announcement: Shah Rukh Khan’s action gets Aryan Khan’s ‘baap’ reaction

Shah Rukh Khan announced the release date of his upcoming movie King with another bang! The actor is back in his fierce avatar, and his prince Aryan Khan approves. Aryan has left the wittiest reaction to the announcement, which is something you can expect from him alone.

What is Aryan Khan’s reaction to King date announcement video?

Aryan Khan reacted to King date announcement video with just one word. This is a word that has stuck with all ever since Aryan made his debut into the glamour world with the web series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. ‘Baap’ is all that Aryan wrote while sharing the announcement on his Instagram story.

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What is the ‘baap’ connection between Shah Rukh Khan and Aryan Khan?

The ‘baap’ word went viral when Aryan Khan announced The Ba***ds of Bollywood with a video where he films with SRK impromptu. It was Aryan’s first face reveal with an official promo. In the video, SRK asks Aryan, “Baap ka raaj hai?” Prompt, Aryan sneaks out from behind the camera, smiles and says, “Haan.” The scene is now etched onto people’s minds.

What is the release date for Shah Rukh Khan’s King?

The latest promo has confirmed the media buzz – that Shah Rukh Khan’s King is scheduled for Christmas 2026 release. The film’s director Siddharth Anand, who created the hype for the release date with his tweets, finally confirmed the news with the video.

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How is King connected to Shah Rukh Khan’s family?

Apart from the title being personal to SRK, who is touted as the ‘King’ of Bollywood, the movie also has his family connection. The movie is his first ever film with daughter Suhana Khan. The movie also marks her big screen debut after OTT acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. The film is where SRK and Suhana are expected to play father and daughter on-screen too. Thus, it is truly a family affair for Shah Rukh Khan.

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.