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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Name: Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2026-08-08
Duration: 140 min
Cast: Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry

Eat well, stay alive.

2026 2h 20m 9.0 rated Drama, War

Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?

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Starring

Shen Teng Xu Fu

Jiang Qiming Ma Junsheng

Omar Sherif Seif

Aarif Rahman Tony

Sherif Sabry Zayd

Ahmed Salim Ali

Made by

Director

Wen Muye

Studios

Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子, 梦将军（上海）影业有限公司, Alibaba Pictures Group, China Film Group Corporation

Release

2026-08-08

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About Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is a 2026 movie in the Drama, War space directed by Wen Muye and starring Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.