Shah Rukh Khan to join Marvel Cinematic Universe for superhero film? Here's what we know about his Hollywood debut

Shah Rukh Khan might join the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with early discussions reportedly taking place.

Updated on: Apr 29, 2025, 17:41:42 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is likely to make his Hollywood debut. According to rumors, King Khan might appear in a future superhero movie set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Shah Rukh Khan might appear in a future superhero movie set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Rumor has it that the conversations are in the preliminary stage, but specifics are still being kept under wraps. On the social media site X, the account Marvel Leaks announced the news and verified that his possible joining has nothing to do with Avengers: Doomsday.

“NEWS/RUMOR: Shah Rukh Khan ( SRK ) is Rumored to be in early talks with Marvel Studios for a role in a future project ( NOT AVENGERS DOOMSDAY ),” Marvel Leaks wrote on X.

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Shah Rukh Khan's fans react on social media

Shah Rukh Khan's fans expressed their excitement on X as soon as the post was published.

“MCU rumours don’t just create hype. They break the internet and awaken global star power in its purest form. #SRK: King for a reason,” one user wrote.

“SRK in the MCU would be insane, man, I need that, we need that,” another chimed in.

“If the rumours about SRK joining the MCU are true, then the world isn't ready for this level of epicness. SRK + Marvel bring it on!” a third person commented.

The rumors that Shah Rukh Khan would be joining Marvel Studios comes after actor Anthony Mackie referred to SRK as his favorite Bollywood star in Captain America: Brave New World. He even selected him as one of the Avengers' leading candidates. Mackie also referred to SRK as “a damn best” and expressed a desire to accompany him to an Indian island.

Prior to his inclusion in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Benedict Cumberbatch, who is most renowned for his roles as Doctor Strange in the Marvel films and Sherlock Holmes in the television series Sherlock, hailed Shah Rukh as “great.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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