November 2026 UAE Cinema Guide: Blockbusters, Anime, and Hollywood Hits Arrive

November is set to be a blockbuster month for moviegoers in the UAE, with a diverse lineup hitting the big screen. Audiences can anticipate a mix of Hollywood tentpoles, Japanese animations, Indian productions, and Arabic-language films.

Among the highly anticipated releases are Godzilla Minus Zero, the follow-up to the Oscar-winning Japanese film, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which delves into the backstory of Haymitch Abernathy. For families, DreamWorks' Forgotten Island and Disney's Hexed are scheduled. Additionally, the beloved Meet the Parents franchise sees a reunion of Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro in a new installment.

The independent film scene is also vibrant, with Cinema Akil presenting six Hong Kong films from November 6 to 8, including Jackie Chan's Police Story and the acclaimed Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In.

November 5

• Godzilla Minus Zero: Takashi Yamazaki returns to the Godzilla franchise with this sequel, set in 1949 Japan, focusing on the nation's recovery post-war and Godzilla's attacks. Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe reprise their roles. Available at Vox Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, and Roxy Cinemas, with IMAX previews on November 3.
• The Cat in the Hat: An animated adventure based on Dr. Seuss's character, directed by Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni, featuring the voice of Bill Hader. Showing at Vox Cinemas and Star Cinemas.
• Ramayana: Part One: Nitesh Tiwari directs this grand adaptation of the Hindu epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Available at Vox Cinemas, Reel Cinemas, and Star Cinemas.
• A Talent for Murder: Helen Mirren stars as crime novelist Patricia Highsmith in this psychological thriller, also featuring Olivia Cooke and Alden Ehrenreich. Showing at Vox Cinemas.
• Idiots: A crime comedy starring Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr, and Mason Thames about two unqualified men tasked with transporting a wealthy teenager. Available at Vox Cinemas.
• The Shawshank Redemption: Frank Darabont's 1994 prison drama, starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman, returns to UAE cinemas. Showing at Vox Cinemas.
• The Cycle: A supernatural mystery starring Deborah Ann Woll and Jeffrey Donovan about a woman investigating her estranged father's disappearance. Available at Vox Cinemas.

November 6

• Mookuthi Amman 2: Maha Sakthi: Nayanthara returns for the sequel to the Tamil fantasy comedy, directed by Sundar C. Showing at Vox Cinemas.
• Scene: A Tamil crime drama starring Suriya, Nazriya Nazim, and Naslen about a police officer revisiting a past investigation. Available at Vox Cinemas and Star Cinemas.
• Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In: Soi Cheang's martial arts thriller, the opening film of Cinema Akil's Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation, set in 1980s Hong Kong. Showing at Cinema Akil at 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central.
• Rocky, Rocky II, and Rocky III: Sylvester Stallone's boxing franchise returns to cinemas in celebration of the original's 50th anniversary. Showing at Reel Cinemas at Dubai Mall from November 6–11.

November 7

• Dog Day Evening: A dark comedy from Hong Kong director Mak Tin Shu about a man's escalating attempts to cancel a TV subscription. Showing at Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue.
• Police Story: Jackie Chan's 1985 action classic receives a special outdoor screening as part of the Hong Kong Film Gala. Showing at Cinema Akil's outdoor screening at The Yard, Alserkal Avenue.
• Dead End: Isabella Lam Lok-hin's psychological thriller about a computer programmer whose life is disrupted by a teenager claiming to be his half-brother. Showing at Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue.

November 8

• Another World: Hong Kong animator Tommy Ng Kai Chung's fantasy drama about a spirit guiding souls through the afterlife. Showing at Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue.
• The Dating Menu: A Hong Kong romantic comedy directed by Frankie Chung, exploring relationships through food and dating culture. Showing at Cinema Akil, Alserkal Avenue.

November 12

• Forgotten Island: DreamWorks Animation's fantasy adventure inspired by Filipino folklore, featuring the voices of H.E.R. and Liza Soberano. Available at Vox Cinemas and Roxy Cinemas.
• Ebenezer: Johnny Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in a new adaptation of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, directed by Ti West. Showing at Vox Cinemas.
• Victorian Psycho: A gothic horror thriller starring Maika Monroe as an eccentric governess in a remote Victorian manor. Available at Vox Cinemas.
• Les Miserables: A new adaptation of Victor Hugo's novel, directed by Fred Cavaye, starring Tahar Rahim, Vincent Lindon, and Noemie Merlant. Showing at Vox Cinemas.
• Hadoota: An Egyptian crime comedy starring Ahmed Helmy as a criminal trying to recall where he hid a kidnapped witness. Available at Vox Cinemas.

November 13

• Bouma: A Malayalam mystery starring Dileesh Pothan, Sagar Surya, and Adithi Balan about a singer returning to an estate connected to her past. Showing at Vox Cinemas.
• Itlu Arjuna: A Telugu romantic drama about a man struggling to express his feelings. Starring Anaswara Rajan, Aniesh Reddy, and Brahmaji. Available at Vox Cinemas.

November 19

• You Can See Everything: An unconventional documentary directed by Lance Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder about Elizabeth Holmes. Showing at Vox Cinemas and Reel Cinemas.
• The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping: A prequel exploring the 50th Hunger Games, with Joseph Zada as a young Haymitch Abernathy. Directed by Francis Lawrence. Available at Vox Cinemas and Roxy Cinemas.
• Ghost Soldier: Jim Caviezel stars as a former special forces soldier defending his community. Showing at Vox Cinemas.

November 20

• OM – Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood: A Tamil crime drama starring Dhanush, Mammootty, and Sai Pallavi. Showing at Vox Cinemas.
• Bachelor Party D'eux: A Malayalam comedy and spiritual successor to the 2012 film. Starring Tovino Thomas, Kunchacko Boban, and Naslen. Available at Vox Cinemas.
• Sathyavan Savithri: A Tamil courtroom drama starring Keerthy Suresh as a woman fighting to prove her husband's innocence. Showing at Vox Cinemas.

November 26

• Focker In-Law: The fourth installment of the Meet the Parents franchise, reuniting Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro, with Ariana Grande. Directed by John Hamburg. Available at Vox Cinemas.
• Hexed: Disney's animated feature about a teenager discovering magical abilities. Directed by Fawn Veerasunthorn and Jason Hand. Available at Vox Cinemas and Roxy Cinemas.
• Crypto: An Egyptian crime comedy about two estranged brothers involved in their father's criminal affairs. Starring Bassem Samra and Bayoumi Fouad. Available at Vox Cinemas.
• Traveller's Hell: An Arabic-language thriller about a young woman encountering a stranded man on mountain roads. Starring Adwaa Bader and Aziz Gharbawi. Available at Vox Cinemas and Roxy Cinemas.
• Paper Tiger: A crime thriller directed by James Gray, starring Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, and Miles Teller, about two brothers entangled with the Russian mafia. Showing at Vox Cinemas.

November 27

• Gun Maaster G9: A Hindi action film starring Emraan Hashmi, Aparshakti Khurana, and Genelia Deshmukh. Showing at Vox Cinemas and Roxy Cinemas.