This Week in Entertainment: Shah Rukh Khan’s King Release Date, Brooklyn Beckham’s Family Feud, Jana Nayagan Delays, and Sinners Makes Oscar History
Another week has flown by, and it brought plenty of headlines that grabbed our attention. Here’s a look back at the stories that had everyone talking.
1. Shah Rukh Khan’s King Set for Christmas 2026
Shah Rukh Khan is back, and fans couldn’t be more excited. The superstar is reuniting with director Siddharth Anand after the blockbuster Pathaan for their upcoming action film, King. The makers have officially announced a Christmas release—December 24, 2026—with a short teaser giving fans a first glimpse of the film.
The movie also stars Suhana Khan, alongside big names like Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukherjee, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Arshad Warsi. Rumor has it the story draws inspiration from Luc Besson’s Léon: The Professional, promising a high-octane thriller. Adding to the excitement, Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music, marking his second collaboration with Shah Rukh after Jawan.
2. Brooklyn Beckham Opens Up About Family Tensions
In personal news, Brooklyn Beckham made headlines this week for calling out his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, over alleged interference in his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz. The 26-year-old shared details on social media, including an incident at his wedding where he felt humiliated by his mother’s actions during a dance.
Brooklyn also claimed Victoria criticized him for seating both his nanny and Nicola’s nanny at the wedding table. David Beckham responded by suggesting children sometimes make mistakes on social media and emphasized the importance of learning from them.
3. Jana Nayagan Release Still on Hold
Fans of Thalapathy Vijay are still waiting for Jana Nayagan, which was initially slated for a Pongal 2026 release. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) clarified that the 14 suggested cuts were only an “intermediary” decision, and a final verdict is still pending.
The political action drama, directed by H. Vinoth, also stars Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, and Pooja Hegde. Industry insiders are worried the delay could affect the film’s streaming plans, adding to the uncertainty for fans.
4. Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners Makes Oscar History
At the Oscars 2026 nominations announcement, Michael B. Jordan’s supernatural thriller Sinners stole the spotlight. The film made history by receiving 16 nominations, breaking the previous record of 14 nominations held by classics like Titanic, La La Land, and All About Eve.
Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film earned nods across directing, writing, and acting categories, with Jordan and Wunmi Mosaku also scoring individual nominations. The buzz around the film has been unstoppable, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Oscar contenders in years.