Movies Hitting the Cinema This Week, May 6 - May 12, 2024
Looking for some cinematic adventures this week? Check out our week-by-week guide to every new movie premiering in UAE theaters. Find out about their release date, plot, movie ratings, and more!
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Many years after the reign of Caesar, a young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he's been taught about the past and make choices that will define a future for apes and humans alike.
Release Date: 09 May 2024
Starring: Kevin Durand, Dichen Lachman, Freya Allan, Wes Ball
Language: English
Aaro
A young man named Murugan arrives in the city to investigate the truth behind the news that his daughter Maya died in a road accident. He knows that it is not just an accidental death but a murder. And to find the real culprit and take revenge.
Release Date: 09 May 2024
Starring: Jojo George, Anumol ,, Kichu Tellas
Language: Malayalam
Escape
Ten trafficked women attempt to escape a ruthless gang after being abducted from a resort. Nurse and dancer lead fight for survival in desert against traffickers during daring getaway plan.
Release Date: 09 May 2024
Starring: Sarah Alexandra Marks, Ksenia Islamova, Sophie Rankin
Language: English
Al Serb
Al Serb is a captivating thriller inspired by real events, tracing the journey of a team of Egyptian heroes as they battle terrorist organizations. Following a devastating tragedy, they undertake a mission within enemy territory, encountering resistance. With high-powered combat sequences and impressive production, the film showcases their bravery and determination to protect their homeland and uphold justice.
Release Date: 09 May 2024
Starring: Mohamed Mamdouh, Ahmed El Sakka, Sherif Mounir, Mostafa Fahmi
Language: Arabic
Elevator
Set in Singapore, two OFW’s, who frequently see each other in an elevator, find themselves slowly getting attached to each other after every ride they share.
Release Date: 09 May 2024
Starring: Paolo Avelino, Kylie Verzosa
Language: Tagalog
Mansarra
Mansarra is a specific species of rice. According to legend, it doesn’t sprout alone; its seeds are typically mixed with other rice species before planting. Movie “Mansarra" portrays a society where people rely on each other more than on themselves.The story follows ManRani Limbu, a single mom in a Nepalese village near Kathmandu, as she tries to find her own path while facing pressure from those around her. Alongside the challenges of parenthood and love, her neighbor lends a helping hand in tough times. "Mansarra" is a heartfelt tale about family, love, and the search for independence in a tight-knit community.
Release Date: 09 May 2024
Starring: Dayahang Rai, Miruna Magar, Praveen Khatiwada
Language: Nepali
Amelia's Children
Edward searches for biological family in Portugal. He finds a villa and reunites with his long-lost mother and twin. But their shared past holds a dark secret that will forever change his understanding of his identity and origins.
Release Date: 09 May 2024
Starring: Birgette Lundy-Paine, Carloto Cotta, Anabela Moreira
Language: English
Srikanth
In a world with odds stacked against him in every step of the way, Srikanth defies norms, blazing a trail from rural India to becoming the first visually impaired student at MIT. As he builds Bollant Industries, his success brings challenges for which he would not only chase personal dreams but safeguard a shared future for the ones just like him. This is the tale of an entrepreneur`s triumph and sacrifice, both which he welcomed with open arms and a smile.
Release Date: 10 May 2024
Starring: Rajkummar Rao, Jyotika ,, Alaya F
Language: Hindi
Perumani
A Bengali arrives in Perumani, a village steeped in naivety and superstition, seeking employment. The villagers, perceiving a divine presence within him, embrace him and decide to settle him there.
Release Date: 10 May 2024
Starring: Sunny Wayne, Lukman Avaran, Vinay Fort
Language: Malayalam
ShindaShindaNoPapa
Shinda Shinda No Papa is a lighthearted comedy that explores the challenges of modern parenting. Gopi, a frustrated father in Canada, plans to take his mischievous son Shinda to India to discipline him as the laws abroad don't allow him to put his son through physical punishment which Gopi himself has gone through back in India when he was a kid. However, Shinda discovers his father's true intentions behind flying down to India, which triggers a war between them. This tongue-in-cheek, hilarious take on a social message offers a side splitting ride through an unpredictable world of parenting.
Release Date: 10 May 2024
Starring: Gippy Grewal, Shinda Grewal, Hina Khan
Language: Punjabi