Mayday arrives on Apple TV in the UAE on 4 September 2026. Ryan Reynolds plays a Cold War Navy pilot stranded behind enemy lines, while Kenneth Branagh supplies the eccentric ex-KGB agent who becomes his unlikely route home. That is a tidy premise for a 110-minute action comedy, and Branagh’s presence gives the spy story a second engine.
Mayday is rated PG13 in the UAE. It is a standalone feature, so there are no seasons or episode counts to decode before pressing play.
Where to Watch
Mayday will stream on Apple TV UAE from 4 September 2026. Access is through the Apple TV subscription rather than a separate rental or purchase listing. The UAE plan costs AED 27.99 per month after a seven-day free trial, according to Apple TV’s UAE subscription page. Apple has not published bundle or streaming-quality details for Mayday on the public UAE title page.
Watch the Mayday trailer
The official trailer puts Reynolds and Branagh in a Cold War escape story with enough deadpan friction to keep the aircraft from becoming the most interesting character.
What Is It About?
Mayday follows U.S. Navy pilot Troy Kelly on a top-secret Cold War mission that leaves him behind enemy lines. His survival depends on an alliance with Nikolai Ustinov, an eccentric former KGB agent. The setup gives the film two engines: a military escape story and a mismatched partnership. Reynolds brings the pilot’s comic timing; Branagh gets the sharper opportunity to turn espionage history into personal theatre.
Is Mayday a film or a series?
Mayday is a standalone 2026 film with a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. There are no seasons or episodes.
Who Is in the Cast?
Ryan Reynolds leads as Troy Kelly, with Kenneth Branagh as Nikolai Ustinov. Maria Bakalova plays Anna Ustinov, Marcin Dorociński plays Alexander Volkov and David Morse appears as Harold Kelly. The pairing of Reynolds’ elastic comic persona with Branagh’s cultivated theatrical gravity gives the film its clearest reason to exist: this is a buddy movie wearing a spy-thriller coat.
Good to Know
When does Mayday release in the UAE?
Mayday premieres on Apple TV in the UAE on 4 September 2026.
How much does Apple TV cost in the UAE?
Apple TV costs AED 27.99 per month in the UAE after a seven-day free trial.
What is Mayday rated in the UAE?
Mayday has a PG13 UAE rating.
How long is Mayday?
Mayday runs for 1 hour 50 minutes and is a standalone film.
Mayday has the right ingredients for a brisk evening watch: a clear escape premise, two actors built for verbal sparring and no season-long commitment hiding behind the poster. Add the seven-day Apple TV trial, and the decision is pleasantly short.
When does Mayday release in the UAE?
Mayday premieres on Apple TV in the UAE on 4 September 2026.
How much does Apple TV cost in the UAE?
Apple TV costs AED 27.99 per month in the UAE after a seven-day free trial.
What is Mayday rated in the UAE?
Mayday has a PG13 UAE rating.
How long is Mayday?
Mayday runs for 1 hour 50 minutes and is a standalone film.
