Top Bollywood and Hollywood movies to watch this weekend like Superman and Maalik

This week’s picks are not here to play—they’re here to slay. Whether you're into cape-wearing do-gooders (hello, Superman) or fairy tales with bite (Snow White goes full dark mode, our specially curated list will bring the cinematic heat.

From twisted horrors and gritty gangster tales to political thrillers based on shocking true stories, this weekend is stacked with drama, action, and a few things that go bump in the night.

So grab your popcorn (and maybe a nightlight), because these films are loud, bold, and dying to be watched.

 Superman (UAE cinemas)

He’s back—and he’s got feelings. James Gunn reinvents the world’s OG superhero with a Superman who’s not just biceps and brawn, but heart, humor, and hella hope. He believes in humanity (even when we don’t), flies like a dream, and saves the day in style. This isn’t your dad’s Clark Kent—it’s the Man of Steel recharged for a new era. Expect aerial combat, emotional gut-punches, and a cape that actually makes you feel things. Whether you’re here for the action or the charm, this Superman is swooping in to steal your popcorn and your heart.

 Maalik (UAE cinemas)

He didn’t ask for power—he took it. Maalik, led by Rajkummar Rao, drops you into the underworld where morality is optional and ambition’s the only currency that counts. One man rises from the dirt to the top of Mumbai’s criminal food chain, but not without bloody deals, broken loyalties, and a whole lot of bad decisions. Stylish, savage, and soaked in swagger, this gangster drama hits hard and fast. Forget slow burns—Maalik comes in guns blazing, all attitude, no apologies.

Snow White (Disney +)

Mirror, mirror on the wall—who’s the fiercest of them all? This Snow White isn’t waiting for a prince or playing nice. Banished by a stepmother with major issues and even bigger cheekbones, our girl goes rogue in the forest and finds shelter with seven rebel dwarves who know how to keep a secret. But don’t get too cozy—there’s poison, plots, and one seriously unhinged Queen on her trail. Dark, dangerous, and dripping in attitude, this is not your childhood bedtime story. Expect twisted fairytale realness with sharp edges and killer instincts.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (UAE cinemas)

For the first time ever, you will see Shanaya Kapoor – the daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep, make her acting debut in an artsy, angsty love story with a dramatic flair. When an actress with emotional baggage and a musician (Vikrant Massey) with a broken spirit collide, sparks fly (and so do a few regrets). Set in a city that never stops judging, their romance unfolds in fragments—equal parts passion, pain, and poetic monologues. It’s not all sweet glances and indie playlists—this one gets messy in all the beautiful ways. If you’re into slow-burning chemistry, soul-searching dialogues, and love that’s as complicated as a raga, this one’s got your name written in lights.

Oho Endhan Baby (UAE cinemas)

Ashwin (played by Redin Kingsley) is an aspiring filmmaker nursing a bruised heart after Meera (Mithila Palkar) walks out on him. Naturally, he turns his breakup into a movie—because why heal when you can dramatise? But as he scripts his pain and shoots his version of closure, Ashwin starts to question the climax... and maybe his grip on reality. With Mysskin in a standout role, Oho Endhan Baby is a clever, self-aware Tamil dramedy that blurs the lines between storytelling and self-delusion. Lights, camera, emotional crisis—because sometimes, heartbreak makes the best screenplay (or the worst life choice).

Soothravakyam (UAE cinemas)

Shine Tom Chacko is back in uniform — but this time, it’s on-screen. In his upcoming Malayalam film Soothravakyam, releasing July 11, 2025, the actor plays a local cop navigating school dramas and everyday mysteries. Directed by newcomer Eugien Jos Chirammel, the film promises a blend of humour, heart, and small-town intrigue. The irony isn’t lost on fans — considering Shine’s own brushes with controversy, from on-set drug allegations to accusations of misconduct, seeing him as a law enforcer feels almost meta. Still, with a strong supporting cast and a trailer that’s already buzzing, Soothravakyam could mark a curious comeback.