Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)

Name: Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2026-08-08
Duration: 141 min
Cast: Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry

Eat well, stay alive.

Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.

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Released 2026-08-08 · 141 min · Drama, War

Directed by Wen Muye

Cast

Shen Teng as Xu Fu
Jiang Qiming as Ma Junsheng
Omar Sherif as Seif
Aarif Rahman as Tony
Sherif Sabry as Zayd
Ahmed Salim as Ali
Faruk Muhammad as Jamal
Russell Shealy as Morgan
Naira Al-Qasim as Lina
Karma Hazim as Susu
Wei Qing as Xu's Mother
Zhang Xiwei as Xu Le
Yasmine Rahmy as Amina
Peter Daniel Adams as Sentry
Tanner Hagen as Joel Brady