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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Release Date
August 8, 2026
Score
9.2 / 10
Length
2h 20m
Language
ZH
DramaWar
🎬 Directed by Wen Muye 🌟 Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry

Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?

Release Rollout

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East opened simultaneously in 37 countries on August 8, 2026. The release date has changed once — most recently from June 13, 2026 to August 8, 2026.

Release Dates by Country
AustraliaAug 8, 2026
AustriaAug 8, 2026
BelgiumAug 8, 2026
BrazilAug 8, 2026
BulgariaAug 8, 2026
CanadaAug 8, 2026
ChinaAug 8, 2026
CroatiaAug 8, 2026
CyprusAug 8, 2026
Czech RepublicAug 8, 2026
DenmarkAug 8, 2026
EstoniaAug 8, 2026
FinlandAug 8, 2026
FranceAug 8, 2026
GermanyAug 8, 2026
GreeceAug 8, 2026
HungaryAug 8, 2026
IndiaAug 8, 2026
IrelandAug 8, 2026
ItalyAug 8, 2026
JapanAug 8, 2026
LatviaAug 8, 2026
LithuaniaAug 8, 2026
LuxembourgAug 8, 2026
MaltaAug 8, 2026
NetherlandsAug 8, 2026
PolandAug 8, 2026
PortugalAug 8, 2026
RomaniaAug 8, 2026
SlovakiaAug 8, 2026
SloveniaAug 8, 2026
South KoreaAug 8, 2026
SpainAug 8, 2026
SwedenAug 8, 2026
United KingdomAug 8, 2026
UkraineAug 8, 2026
United StatesAug 8, 2026
Release Date History
Aug 6, 2026United States release moved from Jun 13, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Ukraine release moved from Jun 13, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026
Aug 6, 2026United Kingdom release moved from Jun 13, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Sweden release moved from Jun 13, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Spain release moved from Jun 13, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026
Aug 6, 2026South Korea release moved from Jun 13, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Slovenia release moved from Jun 13, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026
Aug 6, 2026Slovakia release moved from Jun 13, 2026 to Aug 8, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions

When does Once Upon a Time in the Middle East come out?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released on August 8, 2026.

When does Once Upon a Time in the Middle East come out in United States?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released in United States on August 8, 2026.

When does Once Upon a Time in the Middle East come out in United Kingdom?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released in United Kingdom on August 8, 2026.

When does Once Upon a Time in the Middle East come out in India?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released in India on August 8, 2026.

When does Once Upon a Time in the Middle East come out in Germany?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released in Germany on August 8, 2026.

Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was directed by Wen Muye.

How long is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has a runtime of 2h 20m.

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