Feb 04, 2026 5 min read

What to Watch This Week in the UAE (February 2, 2026)

The Housemaid, The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4, Relationship Goals, HellFire, Arco, Worldbreaker, The Astronaut, Killer Whale and The Wasp – here’s what to watch this week across cinemas and streaming in the UAE.

The Housemaid

This week’s watchlist mixes suspense, heart and sci-fi spectacle across UAE cinemas and streaming platforms. From a sinister mansion to a time-travelling visitor in a rainbow suit – plus returning favourites on Netflix and Prime Video – there’s plenty to fill both your weekend and your watchlist.

What to watch this week Februar…

If you missed the last couple of weeks’ highlights (including A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Wrecking Crew, Send Help, Shrinking Season 3, Bridgerton Season 4 and more), you’ll find them in:

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What to Watch This Week – January 19, 2026

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This Week’s Top Must-See Picks

Start with these five, then dip into the rest of the list:

The Housemaid – In cinemas

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 (Series) – Netflix

Relationship Goals – Prime Video

HellFire – In cinemas

Arco – In cinemas

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The Housemaid

Drama / Thriller | 18+

A fresh start turns into a waking nightmare when a struggling young woman takes a job as a maid for an affluent couple whose glamorous life hides something far darker. As she’s drawn deeper into their world, buried secrets, manipulation and danger close in, revealing that the people she works for may be more threatening than the past she tried to escape.

The Housemaid, starring Amanda Seyfried, Sydney Sweeney and Brandon Sklenar, hits UAE cinemas on February 5, 2026 (including VOX Cinemas).

HellFire

Action / Thriller | 18+

A lone drifter rolls into a quiet town and quickly realizes its people are living in fear under the grip of a ruthless crime boss. Choosing not to walk away, he becomes an unlikely defender, igniting a brutal showdown where justice comes at a high price and every stand could be his last.

HellFire, starring Dolph Lundgren, Harvey Keitel, Stephen Lang and Scottie Thompson, arrives in UAE cinemas on February 5, 2026.

Arco

Animation / Adventure / Sci-Fi | TBC

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In a dazzling vision of the future, a young girl’s life changes forever when a mysterious boy in a rainbow suit falls from the sky — literally. Claiming to be from a distant utopia where time travel exists, he needs help to find a way home. As she hides him from the world, their bond sparks a heartfelt adventure about destiny, courage and the cost of changing time.

Arco, voiced by Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo and Will Ferrell, arrives in UAE cinemas on February 5, 2026.

Worldbreaker

Action / Drama / Sci-Fi | 18+

Driven by fear for her daughter’s safety, a father hides her away on a remote island, raising her in secrecy and training her to survive a world filled with looming threats. But isolation can’t last forever, and as danger closes in, the skills he taught her may be the only thing standing between survival and catastrophe.

Worldbreaker, starring Meadow Williams, Luke Evans and Milla Jovovich, hits UAE cinemas on February 5, 2026.

The Astronaut

Horror / Thriller / Sci-Fi | TBC

A triumphant return from space turns into a nightmare when an astronaut crash-lands back on Earth and is immediately placed into strict quarantine by a wary military general. As chilling incidents mount, she begins to suspect her mission didn’t come back alone — and the greatest threat may be something not of this world.

The Astronaut, starring Kate Mara, Laurence Fishburne and Gabriel Luna, lands in UAE cinemas on February 5, 2026.

Killer Whale

Action / Horror / Thriller | TBC

A dream getaway turns into a fight for survival when best friends Maddie and Trish become stranded in a remote lagoon — only to realize they’re not alone. Hunted by a deadly killer whale known as Ceto, the pair must rely on courage and quick thinking in a relentless battle against nature’s most powerful predator.

Killer Whale, starring Virginia Gardner, Mel Jarnson and Mitchell Hope, arrives in UAE cinemas on February 5, 2026.

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The Lincoln Lawyer – Season 4

Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller | 18+

Based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels, The Lincoln Lawyer returns with a high-stakes fourth season inspired by The Law of Innocence. This time, Mickey Haller isn’t just defending a client — he’s fighting for his own freedom after being accused of murdering a former client. As Mickey and his loyal team dig into a web of scams, secrets and betrayals, they must outmaneuver the DA’s office, the FBI and the shadows of Mickey’s past in a gripping battle where every move could decide his fate.

What to watch this week Februar…

The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4, starring Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Becki Newton and Angus Sampson, premieres exclusively on Netflix on February 5, 2026.

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Relationship Goals

Comedy / Romance | 18+

On the brink of becoming the first woman to lead New York’s top morning show, powerhouse TV producer Leah Caldwell has her career perfectly on track — until her ambitious ex, Jarrett Roy, reenters her life as her biggest rival for the job. Armed with a new outlook inspired by the bestselling book Relationship Goals, he claims he’s changed, just as Leah’s close friends begin rethinking their own love lives. As sparks resurface and ambition collides with emotion, Leah must decide whether success and love can truly share the spotlight.

What to watch this week Februar…

Relationship Goals, starring Kelly Rowland, Method Man and Robin Thede, premieres exclusively on Prime Video on February 4, 2026.

New on StarzPlay UAE

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The Wasp

Thriller | 18+

After years of silence, two former friends reunite under tense circumstances when Heather seeks out Carla with a shocking proposal. As their conversation unfolds, long-buried memories, hidden motives and simmering tensions rise to the surface, turning a simple meeting into a gripping psychological showdown that could alter both their lives forever.

The Wasp, starring Naomie Harris, Natalie Dormer and Dominic Allburn, streams on StarzPlay from February 6, 2026.