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Report Says Shah Rukh Khan’s King Drops Dubai Shoot Over Regional Tensions, Builds Desert Set in Mumbai

The safety-first pivot keeps filming on schedule without changing the planned Christmas 2026 release.

Overview

  • Multiple Indian entertainment outlets reported Monday that the film cancelled its Dubai schedule due to escalating West Asia tensions, citing safety for the cast and crew.
  • The scrapped plan covered a week-long desert action block that was set to begin April 9 and featured Suhana Khan and Anil Kapoor, with all local permits already in place.
  • Producers moved fast to recreate a large desert landscape inside a Vile Parle studio in Mumbai to avoid delays and keep the sequence on the calendar.
  • A production source quoted by Mid-Day said the controlled set gives the team tighter command of action beats and lighting, which can raise consistency and reduce risk on complex stunts.
  • The film’s team previously announced a December 24, 2026 theatrical release, and the new reporting indicates shooting continues in India after earlier work in Mumbai and Warsaw.