Movies Hitting the Cinema This Week, April 8-14, 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!

The First Omen

A young American woman is sent to Rome to begin a life of service to the church, but encounters a darkness that causes her to question her faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of an evil incarnate.

Release Date: 10 April 2024

Starring: Charles Dance, Bill Nighy, Ralph Ineson

Language: English

3almashi

In this comedic tale, Hadi Hadi Abd al-Hadi, a quintessentially lazy thirty-year-old who lives with his equally inactive father and grandfather, finds his life upended when diagnosed with a rare condition that necessitates constant movement to avoid deadly blood clots. Forced to abandon his sedentary lifestyle, Hadi embarks on a humorous journey of non-stop walking, running, and creatively staying active, with only one precious hour of rest per day. This drastic change thrusts him into hilarious scenarios as he tries to balance work, a budding love interest, and his health. Through his comedic struggles, Hadi discovers a new zest for life, learning that purpose and fulfillment can emerge from the most unexpected circumstances, transforming his once-lazy existence into one filled with meaning and action.

Release Date: 10 April 2024

Starring: Karim Afify, Ali Rabih, Aya Samaha

Language: Arabic

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

When a masked enemy rises within the nation, mercilessly targeting the military by stealing the country's most dangerous weapon, COLONEL AZAD sends his best officer to unearth two legendary from his unit for the mission: Brooding BADE MIYAN and cocky CHOTE MIYAN. What follows is Bade-Chote’s unmatched camaraderie and courage as the duo strive to restore justice, delivering heart-pounding action and an adrenaline-pumping cinematic experience.

Release Date: 10 April 2024

Starring: Sonakshi Sinha, Tiger Shroff, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Akshay Kumar

Language: Hindi

Squealer

A terrifying thriller inspired by real events. When young women begin to disappear across a small town, a police officer and a street-smart social worker follow clues to a remote farm and discover the local butcher has been bringing his work home. Enter the world of a serial killer and experience the blood-curdling horror of a film bound to take your breath away.

Release Date: 10 April 2024

Starring: Theo Rossi, Tyrese Gibson, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Wes Chatham, Katherine Moennig, Andy Armstrong

Language: English

Lahazat Lazeeza

Saleh "Hesham Maged" and Doria "Hannah Al Zahed" are a couple who live an unhappy life. They have a mischievous son who always causes them problems, and the parents always blame each other for these problems and shirk responsibility. One day, after a big quarrel between them, Doria leaves the house and Saleh is left alone. Saleh discovers a strange illuminated portal in the garage room of his house. Saleh crosses the portal to find a parallel world in which there is a better version of his home, his family, and his life. The events take place within a comedic framework with the participation of Bayoumi Fouad and Mohamed Tharwat.

Release Date: 10 April 2024

Starring: Hesham Maged, Hannah El Zahed

Language: Arabic

Maidaan

A journey undertaken by a single man over a span of 10 years in the pursuit of making a name for the nation that he loved so much. ‘Maidaan’ a story of India’s greatest football coach, Syed Abdul Rahim -a story of the Golden Era of Indian Football, a story of true grit and unfathomable passion.

Release Date: 10 April 2024

Starring: Ajay Devgn, Priyamani .

Language: Hindi

Daghabaaz Dil

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Karachi, the air was filled with excitement and anticipation. Faris and Zoya's families, after years of feuding, had finally decided to put their differences aside. The reason? The demand of their wise and determined grandmother, who insisted on reuniting the family on the occasion of Farid and Zoya's wedding. Farid and Zoya, however, were not entirely on board with the plan. Both had their reservations about the arranged marriage, secretly hoping to find love on their own terms. Little did they know that fate had a different plan for them. As the families gathered for the grand reconciliation, Faris and Zoya found themselves thrown together in the whirlwind of wedding preparations. Slowly, against all odds, love began to blossom in the unlikeliest of places. The atmosphere was charged with romance, and just as they were about to confess their feelings, a mysterious stranger arrived, throwing the entire celebration into chaos. The wedding was at a standstill, and it was up to Faris and Zoya to save the day. Determined to unite their families and protect the newfound love they had discovered, Faris and Zoya embarked on a mission filled with comical misadventures and unexpected challenges. With laughter, tears, and a whole lot of heart, "Daghabaaz Dil" is a tale of love conquering all, proving that sometimes, even the most unexpected unions can lead to happily ever after.

Release Date: 10 April 2024

Starring: Mehwish Hayat, Momin Saqab, Beo Zafar Rana

Language: Urdu

Kung Fu Panda 4

This spring, for the first time in almost a decade, comedy icon Jack Black returns to his role as Po, the world’s most unlikely kung fu master, with a hilarious, butt-kicking new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s beloved action-comedy franchise: Kung Fu Panda 4.

Release Date: 11 April 2024

Starring: Viola Davis, Jack Black, Awkwafina, Dustin Hoffman

Language: English

Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire

The epic battle continues! Legendary Pictures’ cinematic Monsterverse follows up the explosive showdown of “Godzilla vs. Kong” with an all-new adventure that pits the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence—and our own. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” delves further into the histories of these Titans and their origins, as well as the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.

Release Date: 11 April 2024

Starring: Dan Stevens, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle, Rebecca Hall

Language: English

Varshangalkku Shesham

Revolves around cherished memories or a reunion among a group of friends after a substantial passage of time.

Release Date: 11 April 2024

Starring: Vineeth Sreenivasan, Nivin Pauly, Pranav Mohanlal, Basil Joseph, Dhyan Sreenivasan

Language: Malayalam

The Bricklayer

The Bricklayer follows a rogue insurgent blackmailing the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and making it appear the agency is responsible. As other nations begin turning against the U.S., the CIA must lure Steve Vail (Aaron Eckhart) -- their most brilliant and rebellious operative -- out of retirement. With an elite and deadly skill set, Vail is tasked with helping clear the agency's name, forcing him to confront his checkered past while unraveling an international conspiracy.

Release Date: 11 April 2024

Starring: Nina Dobrev, Tim Blake Nelson, Clifton Collins Jr., Aaron Eckhart

Language: English

Aavesham

The story begins with three teens coming to Bangalore for their engineering education and getting involved in a fight with seniors. They find a local gangster named RANGA to help them take revenge. The events, after meeting him, takes them through a journey of events which they never even expected would happen to them. From there the genre 'Gangster Action Comedy' takes its full power/speed.

Release Date: 11 April 2024

Starring: Fahadh Faasil, Ashish Vidyarthi, Hipster

Language: Malayalam

Romeo

An aspiring actress marries a businessman to escape the pressure of her parents. Conflicts arise when she decides to part ways, despite his loving her. Whether the husband and his comical acts won her heart or not forms the crux of the story.

Release Date: 11 April 2024

Starring: Yogi Babu, Vijay Antony, Mirnalini Ravi

Language: Tamil