New in Cinemas UAE This Week (February 2, 2026)
The Housemaid, HellFire, Arco, Worldbreaker, The Astronaut and Killer Whale lead new cinema releases in the UAE this week, plus recent big-screen highlights to catch.
It’s a huge week for the big screen in the UAE, with six new films ranging from psychological thrillers and creature features to animated sci-fi. For the full cross-platform rundown, see What to Watch This Week in the UAE – February 2, 2026 and check New in Cinemas UAE for showtimes.
What to watch this week Februar…
This Week’s Top Picks in Cinemas
The Housemaid
A young maid lands a job with a wealthy couple, only to discover that the real danger might be inside the house, not in the past she left behind. Twisty psychological thrills and class tension make this the standout cinema pick of the week.
In UAE cinemas from: 5 February 2026
HellFire
A lone drifter takes on a ruthless crime boss who has an entire town under his thumb, lighting the fuse on a brutal, old-school showdown. Think dusty small-town vibes, bar fights and tough-as-nails justice.
In UAE cinemas from: 5 February 2026
Arco
A mysterious boy from a time-travel utopia falls from the sky into a young girl’s life, and the two embark on a colourful, emotional adventure about changing destiny and finding your place in time.
In UAE cinemas from: 5 February 2026
Worldbreaker
A paranoid father hides his daughter on a remote island to protect her from an unnamed threat, only to find that isolation can’t hold danger at bay forever. This one blends family drama with tense sci-fi survival.
In UAE cinemas from: 5 February 2026
The Astronaut
An astronaut returns from space and is locked in quarantine after her capsule crash-lands. As strange events build, she starts to suspect something else came back with her… and it may already be inside the facility.
In UAE cinemas from: 5 February 2026
Killer Whale
Two friends stranded in a remote lagoon quickly realize they’re being hunted by a relentless killer whale named Ceto. If you liked shark movies and survival thrillers, this is your new ocean nightmare.
In UAE cinemas from: 5 February 2026
Recently in Cinemas (Past Top 5 Picks)
From the past few weeks’ Top Must-See lists (within the last 3 months), still worth catching if they’re playing near you:
- Send Help – Plane-crash survival thriller turned psychological showdown on a remote island.
- Shelter – Jason Statham in a stormy Scottish-island siege thriller.
- A Werewolf Boy – Romantic fantasy about a convalescing girl and a feral boy with a secret.
- Return to Silent Hill – A haunted return to the cursed town after a mysterious letter.
- Hamnet – Chloé Zhao’s haunting Shakespeare-adjacent drama.
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