Check out Eid Al Adha holiday movie releases: From Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' to John Wick's off-shoot 'Ballerina'

Let’s be real—Eid Al Adha in the UAE isn’t just about family feasts and fresh outfits. It’s also about flexing your long weekend with some well-earned cinema escapism. While the grills fire up and WhatsApp groups explode with “Eid Mubarak” selfies, UAE cinemas are serving drama, action, and pure entertainment on a silver (screen) platter.

From high-octane revenge ballets (Ballerina) to full-blown desi madness (Housefull 5), swoon-worthy reunions (Love Guru), and gangster sagas that bite (Thug Life)—this holiday is less about slowing down and more about showing up. So grab your popcorn, skip the family debate over who gets the last kebab, and dive into a cinematic feast as extra as your Eid look.

Sure, John Wick (canonised by an in-form Keanu Reeves) redefined action—but Ballerina pirouettes in with high heels and higher body counts. Ana de Armas isn’t just dancing around danger—she’s owning it. Set between Parabellum and Chapter 4, this spin-off serves up revenge, elegance, and deadly grace, all choreographed to perfection. With Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick returning, this is more than a cash-grab cameo fest—it's pure, blood-soaked ballet. Think: precision kills with pointe shoes. If Wick is the storm, Eve Macarro is the silent lightning. Watch it for the vibes, the violence, and the vengeance. Classy never looked this lethal.

Kamal Haasan is in absolute beast mode in Thug Life. In an interview with Gulf News, Kamal Haasan doesn’t glamorise gangster life—he slices through it with grit, depth, and swagger only he can deliver. This isn’t your average rise-of-a-gangster tale. With Mani Ratnam—India’s storytelling maestro—at the helm, expect layered characters, sharp politics, and visuals that slay. Add Trisha, Simbu, Pankaj Tripathi, and Sanya Malhotra to the mix, and you’ve got a cinematic explosion waiting to happen. Also remember, Haasan and Ratnam reunite after Nayakan, and the result? Pure, unapologetic fire. Don’t walk—run to this one.

Think Indiana Jones meets Jason Bourne—but with Arabic flair, high-stakes drama, and way more attitude. This slick Arabic action-thriller stars Karim Abdelaziz, Yasmin Sabry, and Maged El-Kedwany in a pulse-pounding race against time. When a brooding archaeologist uncovers ancient secrets that could revolutionize the world’s energy game, he finds himself hunted by a shadowy organization hell-bent on keeping the truth buried. With his daughter in danger and enemies closing in, he’s got one impossible choice: expose the secret or protect what matters most. Explosions, espionage, and emotional chaos? Yes, please. Catch it in cinemas from June 5, 2025.

Housefull 5 stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, and Riteish Deshmukh—so yes, the chaos comes with serious star power. Set on a luxury cruise ship, things go off the rails when a billionaire drops dead mid-party and three men named “Jolly” show up claiming to be his heir. Add a couple of fake cops, some suspicious deaths, and two alternate endings, and you’ve got the kind of loud, ridiculous fun this franchise is known (and weirdly loved) for. It’s over-the-top, it’s critic-proof, and it knows exactly what it’s doing. If you're in the mood for full-blown madness with a side of slapstick, this one docks in cinemas on June 6.

Georgia Miller is the definition of a hustler—fierce, flawed, and unapologetically complicated. In Ginny & Georgia Season 3, the glossy mother-children dysfunctional drama doubles down on what makes her so captivating: she’s not trying to be a perfect mom, just a real one. Whether she’s running from her past, manipulating her present, or fiercely protecting her kids (sometimes in wildly questionable ways), Georgia makes it clear—she’ll do whatever it takes to survive. What’s refreshing is that the show doesn’t sugarcoat her. She’s charming but messy, loving but dangerous, and always ten steps ahead. In a sea of cookie-cutter TV moms, Georgia stands out—scrappy, stylish, and living life on her own terms. Total boss energy.

If you’re in the mood for a feel-good romcom with star power and sparkle, Pakistani romantic comedy Love Guru should be on your Eid watchlist. Mahira Khan reunites with her Bin Roye co-star Humayun Saeed after nearly a decade, and the chemistry is just as charming—if not more electric. Directed by hitmaker Nadeem Baig (Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, Punjab Nahi Jaungi), the film is set in modern-day London, where Saeed plays a smooth-talking flirt masquerading as a love expert. Cue multiple identities, wild antics, and four love interests—all giving him room to flex his comic and action chops. Enter Mahira Khan’s Sophiya, an idealistic architect who might just be the one to tame the so-called “guru.” With lush visuals, a starry ensemble cast (hello Sohai Ali Abro, Ramsha Khan, Mira Sethi), and plenty of drama, dance, and designer boots—Love Guru promises a full-blown cinematic escape.