Summer is the right time to hit the cinemas. The AC is on, the popcorn is ready, and there’s always something new to watch. A fresh line-up of upcoming releases is heading to the big screen across Qatar this May, with a mix of action, drama, thrillers and crowd favorites. Whether it’s a casual weekend plan or a must-watch premiere, these are the titles worth adding to your list.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
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Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway
Director: David Frankel
The sequel revisits the high-stakes world of fashion publishing, where Miranda Priestly navigates the decline of traditional media while facing new competition. As familiar faces return, shifting power dynamics and personal ambitions reshape the industry in unexpected ways.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
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Language: English
Genre: Sci-Fi, Adventure
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver
Director: Jon Favreau
Din Djarin and Grogu continue their journey beyond the events of the series, facing new enemies and challenges across the galaxy. As their bond deepens, they are drawn into a larger conflict that could change the balance of power in the Star Wars universe.
Mortal Kombat II
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Language: English
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Starring: Karl Urban, Jessica McNamee
Director: Simon McQuoid
Johnny Cage joins other fighters in the ultimate, no-holds-barred battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn, a powerful tyrant who threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
Patriot
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Language: Malayalam
Genre: Action, Thriller
Starring: Mammootty, Mohanlal
Director: Mahesh Narayanan
A star-studded, spy thriller following covert operatives as they uncover a surveillance conspiracy that escalates into a national security emergency, racing against time to dismantle the network before it silences opposition.
Obsession
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Language: English
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette
Director: Curry Barker
A seemingly harmless relationship turns into a disturbing psychological spiral as obsession takes control. As tensions rise, reality begins to fracture, leading to a chilling sequence of events where fear and desire become dangerously intertwined.
Asad
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Language: Arabic
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Starring: Mohamed Ramadan, Razane Jammal
Director: Mohamed Diab
A slave in 19th Century Egypt revolts against his masters for equal rights for slaves to live freely. As he rises against the odds, his story becomes one of resilience, ambition and the pursuit of legacy in a turbulent time.
Drishyam 3
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Language: Malayalam
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Starring: Mohanlal, Meena
Director: Jeethu Joseph
The story continues from the previous films as Georgekutty faces new threats when past secrets begin to resurface. With fresh investigations underway, he must once again outsmart the system to protect his family from consequences that refuse to stay buried.
Qatar 81
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Language: Arabic
Genre: Documentary
Director: Awad Joumaa
Before the world turned its eyes to Qatar at the 2022 World Cup, a group of young footballers did something no one expected. In 1981, Qatar's youth team reached the World Cup final in Australia, igniting a wave of national pride and ambition that stretched across four decades. "81: More Than Just a Game" is the first feature-length documentary to chart this extraordinary arc — from that pivotal moment through decades of strategic investment in academies, infrastructure, and talent development, to Qatar's emergence as a global football power. The film features national team captain Hassan Al-Haydos as a bridge between generations, combining deep archival research and cinematic storytelling to reveal the beating heart behind an entire nation's sporting identity. This is not just a film about football — it is the story of how sport became the mirror in which a nation saw its future.
The Backrooms
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Language: English
Genre: Horror
Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve
Director: Kane Parsons
A man becomes trapped in an endless maze of eerie, identical rooms with no clear escape. As he explores deeper, he encounters unsettling entities and uncovers fragments of a disturbing reality behind the mysterious dimension.
7 Dogs
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Language: Arabic
Genre: Action, Thriller
Starring: Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Ezz
Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah
Interpol agent Khalid Al-Azzazi joins forces with Ghali Abu Dawood from the 7 Dogs crime syndicate to fight drug trafficking. Features a global lineup including Egyptian stars Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, Italian actress Monica Bellucci, and Indian superstars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt.
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