Nov 12, 2026 4:53pm IST
‘King’ Vs. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Vs. ‘Dune: Part Three’: Which Is Your Favourite Film Releasing In December?
December is almost here and if you're a movie buff, you already have plenty of reasons to be excited. Three massive releases are heading to theatres, each bringing its own universe, larger-than-life characters and enormous expectations. But if you could pick just one, which would it be?
First up, there's Shah Rukh Khan's "King." The superstar is all set to return to the big screen in a never-before-seen avatar, reuniting with "Pathaan" director Siddharth Anand. With an impressive ensemble featuring Deepika Padukone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji and Anil Kapoor, the film has already generated considerable buzz. Add SRK's action-packed transformation to the mix and you have a December release that fans are eagerly waiting for. "King" arrives in theatres on December 24.
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Then comes "Avengers: Doomsday," a film that could change the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it. The biggest talking point? Robert Downey Jr. is back, but not as Iron Man. The actor takes on the role of the iconic villain Doctor Doom, with the Russo Brothers returning to direct. With familiar superheroes, unexpected reunions and a massive showdown on the cards, Marvel fans have plenty to speculate about. The film hits theatres on December 18.
And finally, there's "Dune: Part Three". Denis Villeneuve returns to Arrakis to continue Paul Atreides' story, with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles. Robert Pattinson joins the ensemble, adding another exciting dimension to the franchise. After the visual spectacle and critical acclaim of the first two films, expectations are sky-high for the next chapter. The film also releases on December 18.
So, what's it going to be? Shah Rukh Khan bringing the action, Marvel assembling its biggest forces or another epic journey across the sands of Arrakis?
Variety India is putting the question to its followers on Instagram and YouTube. Cast your vote and tell us which of these three big December releases has you counting down the days. After all, there's only room for one top pick!
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