New in Cinemas UAE This Week (January 12, 2026)

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Giant and Charlie the Wonderdog lead new cinema releases in the UAE this week, plus a look at recent big-screen highlights.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Big screens across the UAE are going heavy on survival, sport and family adventure this week. For the full cross-platform rundown, check our main What to Watch This Week in the UAE – January 12, 2026 guide, and for showtimes hit the New in Cinemas UAE hub.

What to watch this week January…

This Week’s Top Picks in Cinemas

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – Rage-infected world where humans are now the real monsters.
Giant – True-story boxing biopic about Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed.
Charlie the Wonderdog – Animated superhero dog versus villainous cat.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

The 28 Days/Weeks universe expands again, with Dr. Kelson caught in a dangerous alliance and Spike’s encounter with Jimmy Crystal turning into a nightmare. The infected aren’t the biggest threat anymore; the survivors’ brutality is.

In UAE cinemas from: 15 January 2026

Giant

From humble beginnings to global fame, Giant dramatizes the rise of Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed, guided by legendary trainer Brendan Ingle. Expect loud entrances, bold style and an underdog story rooted in culture and identity.

In UAE cinemas from: 15 January 2026

Charlie the Wonderdog

An ordinary dog gains cosmic powers and, with a crew of alien misfits, has to stop a world-dominating cat. A colourful, kid-friendly superhero romp with plenty of animals and slapstick.

In UAE cinemas from: 15 January 2026

Recently in Cinemas (Past Top 5 Picks)

From recent weeks’ Top 5 lists, these are still worth catching if they’re playing near you:

Beneath the Light – Remote lighthouse horror-thriller about memory, trauma and a fragile romance.
Affinity – PTSD-haunted ex-Navy SEAL forced back into a violent conspiracy.
Anaconda – A meta horror-comedy with filmmakers stalked by a real monster snake.
Nuremberg – Gripping courtroom drama about the post-WWII trials.

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