King, directed by Siddharth Anand, is one of the most anticipated films of 2026. The film is scheduled to release on December 24. It is already facing talk of a major box office clash.
December has been a strong month for Bollywood in recent years. Blockbusters like Pushpa 2, Animal, and Dhurandhar released in December over the last three years. King is aiming to continue that trend.
However, the situation could be tricky. Big Hollywood releases like Avengers: Doomsday and Dune Part 3 are expected to hit theatres on December 18. Both films carry massive global hype.
Given the scale of these releases, many feel it will be a tough fight for King at the box office. Some users believe the clash could affect footfalls for Shah Rukh Khan’s film.
At the same time, others argue that King could once again prove why Shah Rukh Khan remains India’s biggest superstar. They feel the film will showcase his unmatched box office pull, even against major Hollywood franchises.
Many also point out that Shah Rukh Khan has nothing left to prove. Still, fans believe he is ready to dominate the box office and take on top-tier global releases head-on.
With expectations running high, all eyes are now on King. Only time will tell whether Shah Rukh Khan can maintain his box office strength against giants like Avengers and Dune.
