Mo Amer is back with his third Netflix stand-up special, Wild World, landing globally on 28 October 2025. The hour sees the Palestinian American comic lean into new-dad life, celebrate his roots and, yes, rant about airport security with the kind of detail only a frequent flyer could muster.
Release date and how to watch in the UAE
Wild World premieres worldwide on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. It will stream on Netflix the same day in the UAE, in line with Netflix’s global release model.
- Release date: 28 October 2025
- Platform: Netflix (UAE catalogue)
- Format: One-hour stand-up special
- Director: Mo Amer; Executive producers: Mike Bertolina, Mustafa Abuelhija; Produced by All Things Comedy
If you’re weighing up subscriptions, MBC recently announced a Shahid + Netflix bundle on its MBCNOW device for the UAE, a saving versus buying both separately.
What Wild World covers
The special promises material drawn from life before and after the birth of Amer’s son, along with stories tied to his Palestinian heritage and the usual travel chaos.
- Themes: family, identity, parenting, travel
- Tone: observational, autobiographical, socially aware
- Extras: expect TSA bits and immigration-line energy, told with lived-in punchlines
Amer has always balanced personal stories with the politics that shape them. Wild World looks set to stay in that pocket, moving from nursery runs to no-fly lists without losing timing. The synopsis also signals a tighter, self-directed hour, which typically means fewer detours and more payoff.
Where this fits in Mo Amer’s Netflix run
Wild World follows The Vagabond (2018) and Mohammed in Texas (2021), both still streaming. His scripted series Mo also ran for two seasons and collected awards attention, including a Gotham win and a Peabody.
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- Previous specials on Netflix:
- The Vagabond (2018)
- Mohammed in Texas (2021)
- Series: Mo (two seasons), with Gotham and Peabody recognition
If you’re new to Amer, watching those earlier hours first helps. You’ll catch recurring characters, recurring airports and the running gag that the immigration desk is basically his second stage. Then Wild World lands as the next chapter rather than a cold open.
UAE context: comedy is having a moment
UAE audiences have real momentum around live and streaming comedy this autumn. Dubai Comedy Festival’s October expansion adds more big names, with Mo Amer among the billed acts across the city. On streaming, Netflix continues to push Middle East-friendly titles and events.
- Live: Dubai Comedy Festival 2025 ramps up to 50 shows this October
- Streaming: fresh Netflix drops every month in the UAE, tracked across our monthly Netflix list
How to watch and practical tips
No theatrics here. You need a Netflix subscription that works in the UAE. If you’re juggling apps, watch for regional bundles and offers.
- Netflix subscription: required for streaming in the UAE
- Bundles: MBCNOW plans to include Netflix with Shahid in the UAE, with savings claimed over separate sign-ups
- Devices: any Netflix app or browser supports the special at launch
If you prefer to consolidate services, the MBCNOW bundle could be convenient once pricing goes live. If not, a standard Netflix plan will do. The special is a one-hour drop, so no staggered release to fuss over.
When does Mo Amer: Wild World release in the UAE?
28 October 2025 on Netflix, same day as global release.
Do I need Netflix to watch it?
Yes. It’s a Netflix stand-up special. Keep an eye on the MBCNOW Shahid + Netflix bundle for potential savings in the UAE.
Where can I stream Mo Amer’s earlier work?
The Vagabond (2018), Mohammed in Texas (2021) and the series Mo are all on Netflix.
