These Egyptian Movies Are Heading to Cinemas Soon
Egyptian cinema has plenty coming our way, and we’re already looking forward to planning our next cinema visits! From horror and action to comedy, drama, and romance, a fresh lineup of Egyptian films is making its way to the big screen, bringing together some of our favourite stars and exciting new stories. Here’s a look at the movies you’ll want to keep on your radar.
Mamsos
Horror / Mystery
If exploring supposedly haunted locations is your idea of a nightmare, this one might not be for you! Directed by Yasir Alyasiri and written by Salah El-Gehiny, Mamsos follows a group of young paranormal investigators who set out to explore some of Egypt’s locations rumored to be haunted by jinn.
What starts as an attempt to uncover the truth behind local legends soon turns into a terrifying adventure filled with mysterious encounters and unexpected twists. The film brings together a rising young cast, including Yasmina Elabd, Omar Rozik, Youssef Raafat, Abdelrahman Mohamed, and Tara Abboud
Hadouta
Comedy / Drama
Set to hit Egyptian cinemas on November 11, Hadouta stars Ahmed Helmy as a 40-year-old man who suddenly finds himself unable to remember where he hid a witness he kidnapped. With no other option, he turns to a hypnosis therapist, played by Amina Khalil, to help recover his missing memories.
But getting his memory back means confronting old enemies and buried secrets along the way. Directed by Mazen Ashraf, the film also features Mohamed Mamdouh, Maged El Masry, Khaled El Sawy, Rahma Ahmed, Sherine, and Mohamed Abdel Azim.
Leila Bazet Khales
Comedy / Thriller
Sometimes, all it takes is one very bad night for everything to go completely off track. Starring Ahmed Malek, Tara Emad, Khaled El Sawy, and Michel Milad, Leila Bazet Khales is a contemporary social comedy about a young man determined to establish his own business and become a successful entrepreneur, alongside his friend and cousin. However, things take an unexpected turn when their paths cross with a taxi driver, setting off a series of hilarious situations and a wild adventure through Cairo’s streets.
Directed by Khaled Mansour and written by Mohamed El-Hossieny, the film explores the challenges facing young people and the realities of navigating today’s digital world.
Bahr
Drama / Thriller
Taking us to the coastal city of Port Said, Bahr brings together social drama, romance, and action in one story. Starring Essam Omar, the upcoming film follows a young man navigating financial struggles, unemployment, and the everyday pressures of life. Things get even more complicated when he falls in love with a circus performer and finds himself caught up in a series of difficult situations.
Directed by Ahmed Alaa El Deeb and written by Haitham Dabbour, the film also stars Gihan El Shamashergy, Aya Samaha, Hatem Salah, Bassem Samra, and more.
Shams El Zanaty 2
Action / Comedy
A beloved Egyptian cinema classic is getting another chapter, and this time Mohamed Emam is stepping into some pretty big shoes! Taking on the iconic character originally played by his father, Adel Emam, in the 1991 film, Mohamed Emam leads Shams El Zanaty 2, a new action-comedy that takes audiences back into the world of the famous character.
The film is written by Mohamed El-Dabbah and directed by Ahmed Khaled Moussa, with a cast that includes Yasmine Raeis, Bassem Samra, Mohamed Tharwat, Khaled Anwar, and Ahmed Abdelhamid.
Ashan Khater Jalila
Comedy / Drama
Making its way to the international festival scene before its cinema debut, Ashan Khater Jalila is already one to keep an eye on. Marking the feature-film debut of director Mohamed El Zayat, the film has been selected for its world premiere in the Bright Future section of the 56th International Film Festival Rotterdam, taking place in January 2027.
Starring Taha Dessouky, Gihan El Shamashergy, and Sawsan Badr, the story follows a young man determined to fulfil his blind grandmother Galila’s long-awaited dream of performing Hajj. Set in Egypt during the 1990s, the film blends comedy and drama while exploring love, faith, and the lengths people will go to for those they care about.
Taha Al Ghareeb
Romance / Drama
For anyone who loves a good love story, Taha Al Ghareeb might be right up your alley. Based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Mohamed Sadek, the film explores an eternal love story between a young man and woman in their twenties, bringing together romance, emotions, and the complicated line between reality and imagination.
Directed by Othman Abou Laban, it stars Hassan El Raddad and Tara Emad, alongside Khaled El Sawy, Cynthia Khalifeh, Noha Abdeen, and more.
With everything from supernatural adventures and laugh-out-loud comedies to heartfelt romances and action-packed sequels, the upcoming Egyptian cinema lineup has a little something for everyone. Whether you’re already excited to see your favourite stars on the big screen or looking forward to discovering something new, it looks like we’ll have plenty of reasons to make cinema plans in the coming months.
