Are you looking to de-stress with a bit of escapism? Does watching the latest blockbuster on the big screen whilst supping on 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 2022.
LIST OF UPCOMING MOVIES IN THE UAE
The list of top movies in the UAE releasing this month is hearty. So, whether you’re looking for a family adventure or an action-packed thriller, there’s something for all tastes. Let’s take a look.
HOLLYWOOD RELEASES
Mark your calendars and book your tickets as we list down the best English movies releasing in the country this month.
FIREHEART
The first entry on our list of highly anticipated movies in the UAE in May 2022 is Fireheart. Georgia Nolan, a 16-year old, has always dreamed of being the world’s first female firefighter. When an arsonist starts to burn down Broadway, Georgia disguises herself as “Joe” and tries to stop the aggressor with the help of a small group of firefighters. Can she pull off an unlikely triumph?
- Release Date: 2nd May 2022
- Genre: Animation
- Starring: Vincent Cassel, Kenneth Branagh and Olivia Cooke
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA
A follow-up to the 2019 feature film, Downtown Abbey: A New Era, is next on our list of upcoming movies in the UAE cinemas.
- Release Date: 5th May 2022
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Maggie Smith, Michelle Dockery and Laura Haddock
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
CHECKERED NINJA 2
Join the frantic journey of the Checkered Ninja and Alex as they seek out villain Phillip Eppermint who escaped from prison. Can they bring him back to Thailand, where justice awaits?
- Release Date: 5th May 2022
- Genre: Animation
- Starring: Anders Matthesen, Anders Matthesen, Emma Sehested and Louis Naess-Schmidt
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
THE KING’S DAUGHTER
Starring the legendary Pierce Brosnan, the King’s Daughter is a story of King Louis XIV’s search for immortality. This quest leads to capturing and stealing a mermaid’s life force. This complicates an already damaged relationship between the King and his illegitimate daughter. Can the daughter-father duo work out their differences?
- Release Date: 5th May 2022
- Genre: Adventure
- Starring: Pierce Brosnan, William Hurt, Kaya Scodelario, Fan Bingbing and Benjamin Walker
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS
Amongst the most anticipated movies in the UAE releasing this year, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness will have MCU fans in a frenzy. Get ready for the mind-bending and dangerous alternative realities of the Multiverse.
- Release Date: 5th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Rachel McAdams, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen, Benedict Wong, Xochitl Gomez and Michael Stühlbarg
- Language: English
CONNI AND THE CAT
Conni’s cat Mau causes laughter, confusion, and lots of mayhem in his school as his fellow kindergarten students try to hide her from the teacher, track down the villain and save a racoon, all at once.
- Release Date: 5th May 2022
- Genre: Animation
- Starring: Noella Brennan, Mia Ciscon and Zac Ciscon
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
OPERATION MINCEMEAT
Operation Mincemeat will be a real treat for Colin Firth fans during the eid week. A historical war drama from World War II based on a true story, you can’t miss out on this one.
- Release Date: 5th May 2022
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald, Penelope Wilton, Jason Isaacs, Johnny Flynn, Simon Russell, Mark Gatiss and Matthew Macfadyen
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
MARMADUKE
An unstoppable force meets an immovable object, and it’s a lot of fun. A legendary dog trainer takes on the challenge of training Marmaduke so he can be the first-ever Great Dane to win the Westminster Champion’s trophy. Will they create history together?
- Release Date: 5th May 2022
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Pete Davidson, Jason Anthony, Nickie Bryar
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
SAMSAM
If you are a fan of animated movies, May would be a happy month. Among the upcoming movies in the UAE cinemas, there are some fantastic animated films like Samsam.
- Release Date: 12th May 2022
- Genre: Animation
- Starring: Isaac Lobe-Lebel and Lior Chabbat
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
GULLIVER RETURNS
Gulliver’s return to Lilliput seems a bit strange. To him, he has been away for just a year. However, the King’s order of ‘year days” amounts to four decades. How can these two contrasting approaches align?
- Release Date: 12th May 2022
- Genre: Animation
- Starring: Tyler Bunch, Wayne Grayson and Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
SHARK BAIT
It was a weekend in Mexico when friends at an ocean stole a few jet skis and set sail. What could go wrong? Well, plenty! After a head-on collision, predators circle underwater. Can the friends come out alive?
- Release Date: 12th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Holly Earl, Jack Trueman and Catherine Hannay
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
ROOM 203
If you are on the lookout for horror movies in the UAE releasing this month, Room 203 could be a good choice. An ancient curse, a murder mystery from 50 years ago and a modern-day twist will make it an intriguing watch.
- Release Date: 12th May 2022
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Francesca Xeureb, Viktoria Vinyarska, Eric Wiegand and Scott Gremillion
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
PURSUIT
In pursuit of a high-octane action drama film? Pursuit just might be the answer!
- Release Date: 19th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Emile Hirsch, John Cusack, Nick Benseman and Barry Hanley
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
GASOLINE ALLEY
Name a more iconic duo than Bruce Wills in the action genre. Set in Los Angeles, this is a story about triple murder and an explosive conspiracy.
- Release Date: 19th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Luke Wilson, Devon Sawa and Bruce Willis
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT
Nicholas Cage is playing…wait for it…Nicholas Cage in this action-comedy. So you know this is an extravaganza of action, emotion, drama and lots of laughs!
- Release Date: 19th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Nicholas Cage, Pedro Pascal and Demi Moore
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
THE CELLAR
Next up on our list of movies in the UAE releasing in May is The Cellar. This story is about a mother’s struggle to find her daughter and grapplings with supernatural powers controlling her home.
- Release Date: 19th May 2022
- Genre: Horror
- Starring: Eoin Macken, Elisha Cuthbert and Dylan Fitzmaurice Brady
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
TOP GUN: MAVERICK
Nostalgia, fighter jets and Tom Cruise; need we say more? A sequel 32 years in the making is finally ready for take-off. We feel the need, the need for speed!
- Release Date: 26th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Tom Cruise, Jon Hamm and Jennifer Connelly
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
SHUT IN
A young woman is locked in her pantry by her abusive ex-boyfriend. She has to find a way to protect her children and plot an escape. Can she manage to find a way out?
- Release Date: 26th May 2022
- Genre: Thriller
- Starring: Rainey Qualley, Josh Horowitz and Vincent Gallo
- Language: English
- Subtitles: Arabic
INDIAN/BOLLYWOOD MOVIES
This list has you covered if you’re searching for the best Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam or Punjabi movies to watch this month.
CBI 5: THE BRAIN
With the police unable to get to the root of unsolved murders happening in the city, a team of CBI officers under the command of Sethurama Iyer are responsible to stop the carnage. Can they find and stop the killer?
- Release Date: 1st May 2022
- Genre: Thriller
- Starring: Mammootty, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh and Saikumar
- Language: Malayalam
- Subtitles: Arabic and English
MAKAL
When Aparna’s dad returns home after years of working in a foreign country, the family dynamics change. The film explores the relationship between father and daughter. Among the Malayalam movies in the UAE releasing in May, this one stands out.
- Release Date: 5th March 2022
- Genre: Family drama
- Starring: Jayaram, Sreenivasan, Naslen and Meera Jasmine
- Language: Malayalam
- Subtitles: Arabic and English
SAUNKAN SAUNKNE
After ten years of childless marriage, Sibo decides it’s time for her husband to find a second wife. After many failed attempts, her sister and her husband get hitched on her insistence. However, soon this triangle looks unworkable as both sisters vie for power in the home affairs. Can they make it work?
- Release Date: 12th May 2022
- Genre: Drama
- Starring: Ammy Virk, Sargun Mehta, Nimrat Khaira, Nirmal Rishi
- Language: Punjabi
- Subtitles: Arabic and English
SARKARU VAARI PATA
What’s the equation when an individual with immaculate financial discipline encounters someone who has no respect for money? Book a ticket this weekend for this flick to find out!
- Release Date: 12th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Mahesh Babu, Ilez Badurgov and Keerthy Suresh
- Language: Telugu
- Subtitles: Arabic and English
JAYESHBHAI JORDAAR
Ranveer Singh is back on the big screen! Do you need another reason to book a ticket?
- Release Date: 13th May 2022
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Boman Irani, Shalini Pandey, Ratna Pathak and Ranveer Singh
- Language: Hindi
- Subtitles: Arabic and English
DON
Follow the life of a young chap from college until marriage.
- Release Date: 13th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Samuthirakani, Priyanka Arulmohan and Sivakarthikeyan
- Language: Tamil
- Subtitles: Arabic and English
OTHER RELEASES
In this section, we look at some Arabic and Urdu releases coming to UAE cinemas in May 2022.
ASHBAH EUROPA
Starring Haifa Wehbe, Ashbah Europa has tragedy, emotion and incredible action. You wouldn’t want to miss this one.
- Release Date: 1st May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Bayoumi Fouad, Haifa Wehb, Ahmad El-Fishawi, Mostafa Khater, Arwa Gouda, Bassem Samra and Abbas Abo El Hassan
- Language: Arabic
PARDE MEIN REHNE DO
Parde Mein Rehne Do marks the return of Pakistani movies to the UAE. Starring Hania Amir and Ali Rehman Khan, the film revolves around a couple who haven’t been blessed with a baby after three years of marriage.
Can they survive societal pressure which puts their relationship to the test?
- Release Date: 5th May 2022
- Genre: Action
- Starring: Ali Rehman Khan, Hania Aamir, Jawed Sheikh and Munazza Arif
- Language: Urdu
- Subtitles: English and Arabic
ZOMBIE ALA JANBI
Next on our list of Arabic movies in the UAE cinemas releasing in May is Zombie Ala Janbi. And if you like a mix of comedy and horror, you are in luck. The movie revolves around a music band that encounters a zombie. A perfect recipe for laughter, some might say.
- Release Date: 1st May 2022
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Ali Rabee, Hamdi Al Merghani and Kareem Afifi
- Language: Arabic
- Subtitles: English
WAHED TANY
A man who works in prisoner rehabilitation is always on the go, but something is not right. He goes on a journey of unlearning and evaluates what is worth fighting for—all in a fun, relaxed and humorous manner.
- Release Date: 2nd May 2022
- Genre: Comedy
- Starring: Amr Abdel-Geleel, Nesreen Amin, Ahmed Malek, Sayyed Ragab, Mahmoud Hafed, Ruby and Ahmed Helmy
- Language: Arabic
- Subtitles: English
FAQS
WHERE CAN I WATCH THESE MOVIES?
These movies are screening at popular theatre chains in Dubai, including Reel Cinemas, Vox Cinemas, Roxy Cinemas, Cinema Akil and Novo.
WHERE CAN I BUY MOVIE TICKETS IN DUBAI?
You can buy tickets through the official cinema websites or box offices.
ARE THERE ANY THEATRES IN THE UAE?
There are many theatres in the UAE where you can enjoy everything from modern to classical shows.
That concludes our guide on 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.
