Top movies for May 2026 in UAE cinemas
Are you looking to de-stress with a bit of escapism? Does watching the latest blockbuster on the big screen while sipping refreshing drinks and munching on tasty snacks float your boat? If yes, we’ve got good news! Join us to check out the biggest movies in the UAE, releasing in May 2026.
LIST OF UPCOMING MOVIES IN THE UAE
The list of top movies in the UAE releasing in May is impressive. So, whether you’re looking for a comedy or an action-packed thriller, you will find one. Let’s have a look.
ENGLISH RELEASES
Mark your calendars and book your tickets as we list the best English movies releasing in the country this month.
SHEEP DETECTIVES
George the farmer reads detective stories to his sheep every night. Unbeknownst to him, they understand every word! When mysterious circumstances befall the farm, the animals must use the knowledge they gained to investigate their human suspects.
- Release Date: 7th May
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Galitzine, Nicholas Braun
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
DOLLY
A monstrous figure is intent on raising the protagonist Macy as their own child. Can Macy escape the deranged villain?
- Release Date: 7th May
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Seann William Scott, Fabianne Therese
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
HOKUM
A troubled author travels to a remote part of Ireland to spread the ashes of his deceased parents. However, he isn’t alone in his rented accommodation.
- Release Date: 7th May
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Austin Amelio, Adam Scott, Peter Coonan
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
MORTAL COMBAT 2
The movie based on the popular beat-em-up videogame franchise is back. This time, Johnny Cage joins the rest of the fighters as they are pitted against one another to defeat Shao Kahn.
- Release Date: 7th May
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
TOP GUN 40TH ANNIVERSARY
Top Gun fans rejoice! The immensely popular movie franchise returns to theatres for its 40th anniversary. The re-release will be featuring the original film with updated sound and visuals.
- Release Date: 14th May
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Kelly McGillis, Anthony Edwards
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
THE MANDOLORIAN AND GROGU
Join Mandalorian Djin Darin and his apprentice as they go on an adventure in this Star Wars release.
- Release Date: May 21st
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Sigourney Weaver
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
THE WIZARD OF KREMLIN
It’s post-Soviet Russia. A young filmmaker is pulled into Russian politician Vladimir Putin’s inner circle as his private advisor. The boundary between truth and lies is blurred as their workings shape the new Russia.
- Release Date: 14th May
- Genre: Biographical
- Starring: Alicia Vikander, Jude Law, Paul Dano
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
PASSENGER
A young couple witnesses an accident on the highway, but leaves with a demonic entity called the Passenger that won’t leave them alone.
- Release Date: 21st May
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell, Melissa Leo
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
INDIAN MOVIES IN THE UAE RELEASING IN MAY 2026
Want to know about new movie releases in the UAE from Bollywood, Kollywood and beyond? This list has you covered if you’re searching for the best Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi or Malayalam movies to watch this May.
EK DIN
Dinesh “Dino” Srivastav, a shy, trivia-loving nerd, harbors unspoken feelings for his stunning colleague, Meera. While attending a company retreat in Japan, heartbroken Dino makes a wish at a Fortune Bell, hoping for just one day with her, unaware of the chaos that wish will unleash. After discovering that Meera’s CEO boyfriend is hiding a secret, she suffers an accident and wakes up with Transient Global Amnesia (TGA), forgetting only the last 24 hours. When a doctor mistakes Dino for her boyfriend, he decides to protect her by lying, sparking a whirlwind adventure as they explore the Sapporo Snow Festival together.
- Release Date: 1st May
- Genre: Drama
- Cast: Sai Pallavi, Junaid Khan, Pragati Mishra
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: Arabic
PATRIOT
Popular Malyali YouTuber Daniel tries to expose JP Sundaram, a corrupt politician from Kerala. However, this comes back to bite him as false allegations are leveled against him. Can he prove his innocence?
- Release Date: 1st May
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Mammootty, Mohanlal, Nayanthara ,
- Language: Malyalam
- Subtitles: Arabic and English
RAJA SHIVAJI
The story is based on the life one of India’s greatest warriors, King Chattrapati Shivajo Maharaja, who laid the foundation for Swarajya.
- Release Date: 1st May
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, Vidya Balan
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: Arabic
DADI KI SHADI
A widowed grandmother decides that she wants to remarry. Some misguided Facebook posts end up announcing her upcoming “marriage,” right when her granddaughter is about to wed! Pandemonium ensues.
- Release Date: 8th May
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Kapil Sharma, Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: Arabic
PATI PATNI AUR WO DO
A decision turns to comedic chaos in a supposedly perfect marriage in Prayagraj. Misunderstandings and suspicions prevail in this comedy of errors.
- Release Date: 8th May
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: Arabic
KARAKKAM
Two drunk men uproot five crosses from a church cemetery and are haunted by five ghosts for their act. As the hauntings become a nightmare, they must find a way out of this mess.
- Release Date: 8th May
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Sreenath Bhasi, Sidharth Bharathan, Femina George, Praveen TJ, Abhiram
- Language: Malayalam
- Subtitles: Arabic
DOSE
A doctor sets out to uncover a web of lies after a suspicious death at a hospital. He is joined by an investigator and their search for the truth begins.
- Release Date: 8th May
- Genre: Thriller
- Starring: Siju Wilson, Drishya Raghunath, Ashwin Kumar, Jagadish ,
- Language: Malayalam
FAQS ABOUT MOVIES IN THE UAE CINEMAS
WHERE CAN I WATCH THESE MOVIES?
If you wish to watch new movies in the UAE, several options are available. These movies are screened at popular theatre chains in Dubai, including Reel Cinemas, VOX Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas, Cinema Akil and Novo. You can also visit the VOX Drive-in Theatre at the Mall of the Emirates.
You can also enjoy films from the Sharjah International Film Festival (SIFF) in cinemas, featuring selections from regions such as Spain, Korea and more.
WHERE CAN I BUY MOVIE TICKETS IN DUBAI?
You can buy tickets through the official cinema websites or box offices. Book your ticket for the new movie releases in the UAE early to avoid missing out. For the movies to be released in May 2026 in the UAE, you can also buy tickets with special credit card discounts.
ARE THERE ANY THEATRES IN THE UAE?
There are many theatres in the UAE where you can enjoy a wide range of shows, from modern to classical. With its multicultural population, the UAE has an audience for movies of all types. So, you can easily find films in various languages and from different industries. Movie fans can also watch superhit movies that are shot in Dubai.
That concludes our guide to the upcoming movies in the UAE. When the mercury drops, you can always head to the finest outdoor cinemas in Dubai for a comfortable viewing experience.
