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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)

Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.
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Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.

Rating:NR
Genre:Drama, War
Directed By:Wen Muye
Written By:Wen Muye, Lang Qunli, Wei Zhong
In Theaters:10/9/2026
Box Office:$305,600,000
Runtime:141 minutes
Studio: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