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Avengers Doomsday Vs. Shakti Shakti Vs. King Clash On:
Christmas 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest box-office battlegrounds in recent memory, with three massive titles coming at the same festive window — Hollywood biggie Avengers Doomsday, Aneet Padda's Shakti Shakti, and Shah Rukh Khan’s King. The clash brings together Hollywood’s biggest superhero franchise and two highly anticipated Bollywood movies, setting the stage for a historic box office showdown.
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Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday is expected to be a game-changer for the MCU, reportedly bringing together multiple timelines and characters in a high-stakes narrative. With Marvel’s strong fanbase in India and worldwide, the film is likely to dominate premium screens and IMAX formats during the holiday season. The film will be released a week before Christmas, but the Christmas period is when the film will explode at the ticket windows.
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In Bollywood, King marks the reunion of Shah Rukh Khan and director Siddharth Anand after the blockbuster success of Pathaan. The film promises high-octane action, stylish visuals, and SRK in a fierce new avatar. The Christmas release positions King as a mass entertainer aimed at both domestic and overseas markets.
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Adding another layer to the clash is Shakti Shakti, a Maddock Production that is said to blend mythology, action, and visual spectacle in the Horror Universe. With its ambitious scale and festive appeal, the film is targeting family audiences during the holiday period. There are chances that this film might shift the date due to King's arrival, but we will have to wait for the official announcement fron the makers.
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With three tentpole films catering to different audience segments, exhibitors may benefit from increased footfalls, but screen allocation and audience overlap could become major challenges. As Christmas 2026 approaches, release strategies, trailer responses, and advance buzz will play a crucial role in determining who emerges victorious in this high-stakes cinematic clash.
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