Fancy a trip to the cinema this weekend? You’re going to want to get these new UAE releases on your radar.
There’s plenty of new movies to see in UAE cinemas this weekend, from highly anticipated sequels to mega blockbusters.
Grab your movie snack of choice (the caramel popcorn is always a good shout) and settle into your movie seat. The show is about to start.
Amsterdam
Set in the ’30s, Amsterdam follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history. Starring stellar cast including Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Christian Bale, Rami Malek and Anya Taylor-Joy, this period mystery comedy will sure keep you glued to your seats.
Rated 18.
Barbie Mermaid Power
Join Barbie “Brookyln” Roberts, Barbie “Malibu” Roberts, and her sisters Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea on an underwater adventure as they transform into mermaids to help save the world of Pacfica. This family-friendly animation explores themes of friendship, adventure and bravery, and will sure fire keep you, and your little ones, entertained.
Rated PG.
Big Trip 2: Special Delivery
Looking for a movie to watch in UAE cinemas this week? Starring Christine Gelyean, this animated film follows Mic Mic and Oscar who return from their incredible adventure. But after a diabolical plan by Vulture to sabotage the delivery of the Grizzly cub to his opponent in the American presidential elections, Mic Mic, Oscar, Panda teenager and Stork set off on another adventure to return Grizzly to its rightful parents.
Rated PG.
Black Adam
Nearly 5,000 years after he was magically given almighty powers of the Egyptian gods — and imprisoned just as fast — Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson) is freed from his tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. This American superhero film is based on the DC Comics character of the same name, and stars Viola Davis, Sarah Shahi, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centineo and Quintessa Swindell. This is one of the most exciting movies to see at UAE cinemas this weekend.
Rated 18+.
Blackout
A man wakes in a hospital with no memory, and quickly finds himself on the run in a locked down hospital with the Cartel on his tail. He then has to scramble to find his new identity in the most vicious way. This action-packed film stars John Duhamel, Abbie Cornish, Omar Chapparo, Nick Nolte, and sounds like one of the most gripping films to see in UAE cinemas right now.
Rated 15+.
Bullet Train
If you’re looking for an action-packed film to see in UAE cinemas, get this on your radar. Bullet Train stars Brad Pitt as Ladybug: an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully. Luck, however, may have other plans. Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe – all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives – on the world’s fastest train. The result is a non-stop thrill ride through Japan. The film is directed by David Leitch and also stars Sandra Bullock, Joey King and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Rated 15+
DC League of Super Pets
If you’re after a movie showing at UAE cinemas that the whole family can enjoy together, this new film in UAE cinemas is about Super-Dog and Superman: inseparable friends who fight crime together. When Superman and the Justice League are kidnapped, Super-Dog must convince the rest of the shelter pack to help him rescue them. The animated film stars John Krasinski, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Kate McKinnon.
Rated PG.
Don’t Worry Darling
Has there been any more hype surrounding a film than Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling? If it was designed to drum up buzz around the film, it worked. Don’t Worry Darling is about a 1950s housewife living with her husband in a utopian experimental community, who begins to worry that his glamorous company may be hiding disturbing secrets. The film features a list of incredible Hollywood actors, including Olivia Wild, Gemma Chan, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh and even Harry Styles. This is one of the most exciting new movies to see in UAE cinemas this weekend.
Rated 15+.
Halloween Ends
Looking for one of the spookiest movies to watch in UAE cinemas? Halloween Ends follows Laurie, who is living with her granddaughter Allyson, who is finishing writing her memoir. Four years after the events of Halloween Kills, Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since…until now. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, James Jude Courtney, Kyle Richards and Nick Castle, this film will keep you gripped to your seat.
Rated 18+.
Minions 2: The Rise of Gru
It’s been a while since the whole world went crackers for minions. Which is why Minions 2: The Rise of Gru is bringing them back just in time. The film is releasing to UAE cinemas this weekend and tells the story of young Gru in the 1970s as he tries to join a group of supervillains. The interview doesn’t go to plan and Gru finds himself on the run with the villains hot on his heels. The film is directed by Kyle Balda and stars Steve Carell as Gru.
Rated PG.
The Woman King
Watch Viola Davis and Lashana Lynch in this incredible historical epic inspired by true events. The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and fierceness like anything the world has ever seen. Follow the epic journey of General Nanisca (Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an energy determined to destroy their way of life. The film also stars John Boyega, Sheila Atim, Thuso Mbedu and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Rated 15+.
Ticket to Paradise
Big fan of Julia Roberts and George Clooney? You’re in luck because the Hollywood duo star as divorced couple David and Georgia who travel to Bali after learning that their daughter, Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) is planning to marry a local, Gede (Maxime Bouttier), whom she just met. David and Georgia work together to sabotage the wedding to prevent Lily making the same mistake they made 25 years prior. Ready to laugh? Strap in. This one’s a good’un.
In cinemas now. Rated PG15.
Top Gun: Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick is a new film that just released to UAE cinemas. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film is about on of the Navy’s top aviators: Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, who is a brave test pilot pushing 30 years of service. He is training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment. Will they survive? The film stars Tom Cruise, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Connelly.
Rated PG 13.
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