Shah Rukh Khan unveiled a new King movie poster on October 27, 2026, prompting mixed reactions online ahead of the film’s scheduled December 24 theatrical release. Some viewers praised the actor’s look, while others compared the artwork with a poster for Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

Key Takeaways

  • King is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24.
  • Some social media users alleged the poster was AI-generated, but the source provides no confirmation of how it was made.

King movie poster prompts debate

The poster shows Khan with grey hair and a beard, wearing a distressed leather jacket. He holds a gun and a red rose as he walks out of what appears to be a burning aircraft.

Some social media users welcomed the image and said they were looking forward to the film. Others drew parallels with a Dhurandhar: The Revenge poster depicting Ranveer Singh’s character walking in dark clothing against a burning building. Some also pointed to similarities with Donnie Yen’s 2021 film Raging Fire.

Several users described the King artwork as AI-generated. Those comments were opinions about the image; the available source does not establish whether AI was used.

A return to the big screen

King reunites Khan with Pathaan director Siddharth Anand and marks his first on-screen collaboration with his daughter Suhana Khan. The cast also includes Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji.

The action film is set to be Khan’s first theatrical release after a three-year gap. His 2023 theatrical releases were Pathaan, Jawan and Dunki.

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