Movies Showing This Weekend in Pakistan (April 23–25, 2026)
Twenty-one movies showing this weekend in Pakistan, and the biggest new arrival is Lee Cronin's The Mummy. It landed at 99 showtimes across all 15 cinemas nationwide — straight to the number two spot. Aag Lage Basti Mein is still the dominant force with 129 showtimes, but The Mummy is the one generating the buzz this weekend.
459 showtimes total across Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. That is a packed weekend.
For live showtimes updated throughout the day, check derooj.com.
Movies Showing in Lahore This Weekend
Lahore leads with 20 movies across 8 cinemas and 219 showtimes. This is the most stacked lineup in the country this weekend.
Aag Lage Basti Mein continues to dominate with 43 showtimes across all 8 Lahore cinemas. Lee Cronin's The Mummy is right behind at 40 showtimes, also at all 8 cinemas. Michael has 19 showtimes at 7 cinemas. Khushkhabri, a comedy, is pulling 18 showtimes at 7 Lahore cinemas — it is almost a Lahore exclusive, with only 1 showtime outside the city.
Project Hail Mary has 15 showtimes at 5 Lahore cinemas. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still going at 14 showtimes across 6 cinemas — including 3D at Universal Emporium.
The Punjabi cinema run continues. Bullah has 14 showtimes at 6 cinemas, Viyaah Kartaare Da has 12 showtimes at 4 cinemas, Ishqan De Lekhe has 10 showtimes at 4 cinemas, and Bambukat 2 is still holding on with 2 showtimes at Cinepax Packages Mall. That is four Punjabi movies in cinema this weekend.
Lahore cinema showtimes this weekend are available at these 8 cinemas:
- Cinestar DHA Raya Club Phase 6
- Cinestar Township
- Cinestar Xinhua Mall
- CUE Cinemas
- Universal Emporium
- Cinepax Packages Mall
- Cinepax Amanah Mall
- Cinegold Lahore
If you want movies in Lahore this weekend with the best sound, CUE and its Dolby Atmos is still the move. For the widest variety, Universal Emporium has the most titles including 3D and Urdu dub options.
Movies Showing in Karachi This Weekend
Karachi has 14 movies across 4 cinemas with 189 showtimes. The showtime density here is incredible — Karachi's 4 cinemas are averaging 47 showtimes each.
Aag Lage Basti Mein has 68 Karachi showtimes. Nueplex Askari IV alone has 26 of those. Lee Cronin's The Mummy has 46 showtimes across all 4 cinemas. Michael is at 18 showtimes with Nueplex DHA leading at 9.
The Drama, a romance-comedy, is nearly Karachi-exclusive — 9 of its 10 showtimes are in Karachi, split between Nueplex Askari IV (5) and Nueplex DHA (4). If you are in Karachi and want something lighter, that is your pick.
Project Hail Mary has 15 Karachi showtimes across 3 cinemas. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has 14 showtimes at all 4 cinemas. Alas Roban (Indonesian, Urdu dubbed) has 4 showtimes at Nueplex Askari IV.
Karachi cinema showtimes are at:
Nueplex Askari IV is the volume leader in Karachi. If you want the most choices for movies in Karachi this weekend, start there.
Movies Showing in Islamabad This Weekend
Islamabad has 10 movies across 3 cinemas with 51 showtimes. Smaller than Lahore and Karachi, but still a solid selection.
Aag Lage Basti Mein leads with 18 showtimes across all 3 cinemas. Lee Cronin's The Mummy has 13 showtimes. Project Hail Mary has 7 showtimes — the best ratio of any city given the cinema count — with Cinegold Islamabad showing 4 of those.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has 3 showtimes across 2 cinemas. Michael has 3 showtimes. Normal, the action thriller, has 2 showtimes at Cinegold Islamabad. Bullah and Ishqan De Lekhe each have limited Islamabad showtimes via Cinepax Jinnah Park.
Islamabad cinema showtimes are at:
For Islamabad this weekend, Cinegold Islamabad has the most diverse lineup with Project Hail Mary, Normal, Mario, and more alongside the big two.
Top 5 Movies This Weekend
Aag Lage Basti Mein
129 showtimes at all 15 cinemas nationwide. Still the number one movie in Pakistan. Lahore has 43 showtimes, Karachi 68, Islamabad 18. Playing in 2D, English. Every cinema in the country is running this, and evening shows are still filling up on weekends.
Playing at Nueplex Askari IV (26 showtimes), Cinegold Karachi (18), Cinepax Ocean Mall (13), Cinepax Packages Mall (12), Nueplex DHA (11), CUE Cinemas (9), Cinegold Lahore (8), and all remaining cinemas.
If you have not seen it yet, weekday matinees are still the easiest way to get good seats.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy
99 showtimes at all 15 cinemas. The new release this weekend. Horror-mystery from Lee Cronin, 133 minutes, rated 6.9. Available in English and Urdu.
Karachi is giving this one the most love — 46 showtimes, with Nueplex Askari IV running 21 alone. Lahore has 40 showtimes across all 8 cinemas. Islamabad has 13.
The Urdu dub option means families who prefer Urdu can catch this one too. This is the movie to see this weekend if you are a horror fan.
Michael
40 showtimes at 12 cinemas. A music biopic, 127 minutes, rated 6.9. Playing in 2D, English.
Karachi leads with 18 showtimes — Nueplex DHA has 9. Lahore has 19 showtimes at 7 cinemas. Islamabad has 3. CUE Cinemas is the Lahore pick for this one with 6 showtimes — the Atmos system does music biopics justice.
Project Hail Mary
37 showtimes at 11 cinemas. Still going strong. Science fiction, 157 minutes, rated 8.2 — the highest-rated movie playing this weekend. In 2D, English.
CUE Cinemas leads with 7 showtimes. Nueplex Askari IV has 7, Nueplex DHA has 6. Cinegold Islamabad has 4 — making it the best Islamabad option. Word of mouth continues to carry this one weeks into its run.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
31 showtimes at 12 cinemas. Family, comedy, adventure — 98 minutes, rated 6.7. Available in 2D and 3D.
Lahore has 14 showtimes at 6 cinemas. Karachi has 14 at 4 cinemas. Islamabad has 3 at 2 cinemas. CUE Cinemas and Cinepax Packages Mall lead with 4 each. Cinegold Karachi has 4 as well.
3D is still available — if you want the full experience, catch it while you can. This is the best family movie showing this weekend in Pakistan.
Full Weekend Chart
| Rank | Movie | Showtimes | Cinemas | Format | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aag Lage Basti Mein | 129 | 15 | 2D | English |
| 2 | Lee Cronin's The Mummy | 99 | 15 | 2D | English, Urdu |
| 3 | Michael | 40 | 12 | 2D | English |
| 4 | Project Hail Mary | 37 | 11 | 2D | English |
| 5 | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | 31 | 12 | 2D, 3D | English |
| 6 | Khushkhabri | 19 | 8 | 2D | English |
| 7 | Bullah | 17 | 8 | 2D | English, Punjabi |
| 8 | Normal | 12 | 7 | 2D | English |
| 9 | Viyaah Kartaare Da | 12 | 4 | 2D | English |
| 10 | Ishqan De Lekhe | 11 | 5 | 2D | English |
| 11 | The Drama | 10 | 3 | 2D | English |
| 12 | Fuze | 8 | 7 | 2D | English |
| 13 | Holy Night: Demon Hunters | 6 | 3 | 2D | English |
| 14 | Dracula | 6 | 3 | 2D | English, Urdu |
| 15 | Alas Roban Indonesian - Dubbed | 6 | 2 | 2D | English, Urdu |
| 16 | Hoppers | 5 | 2 | 2D | English |
| 17 | Ready or Not: Here I Come | 4 | 4 | 2D | English |
| 18 | Scream 7 | 3 | 1 | 2D | English |
| 19 | Bambukat 2 | 2 | 1 | 2D | English |
| 20 | They Will Kill You | 1 | 1 | 2D | English |
| 21 | The Curse of the Totem | 1 | 1 | 2D | Urdu |
Best Movies to Watch This Weekend in Pakistan
Best for families: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. 31 showtimes, 3D still available, 98 minutes so it does not overstay its welcome. Take the kids to a weekday matinee if you can — halls are emptier and seat choices are better.
Best for action and thriller fans: Aag Lage Basti Mein if you still have not seen it. 129 showtimes means you have no excuse. Normal is a solid action-crime-thriller at 12 showtimes if you want something different.
Best for horror fans: Lee Cronin's The Mummy is the obvious pick — 99 showtimes, available in Urdu too. Dracula is still playing at 3 cinemas if you missed it. Holy Night: Demon Hunters is the wild card at 6 showtimes. If you are at CUE, any horror movie in Atmos is worth it.
Best Punjabi movie: Bullah has the widest release at 17 showtimes across 8 cinemas. Action-thriller with strong word of mouth. Viyaah Kartaare Da is the Punjabi romance option at 12 showtimes.
Best for date night: Michael, the music biopic, at CUE Cinemas in Atmos. Or The Drama if you are in Karachi — a romance-comedy-drama that is nearly Karachi-exclusive.
How to Book Cinema Tickets in Pakistan
Cinepax (Packages Mall, Amanah Mall, Ocean Mall, Jinnah Park, World Trade Center): Book through Bookme.pk. Smoothest online booking experience of any chain.
CUE Cinemas: Book at cuecinemas.com. Best cinema website in Pakistan.
Cinestar (Township, Xinhua Mall, DHA Raya Club): Their app works better than the website. Walk-ins are fine on weekdays.
Universal Emporium: Walk-in or call ahead. They are the only cinema with consistent 3D and Urdu dub options.
Nueplex (DHA, Askari IV): Book at nueplex.com or walk in.
Cinegold (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad): Walk-in or check their social media for schedules.
Weekend tip: book early for Friday and Saturday evening shows. Aag Lage Basti Mein and The Mummy will fill up. Sunday matinees are usually easier to get.
For live showtimes across all 15 cinemas, check derooj.com — updated multiple times a day.
Showtimes based on Derooj data as of April 23, 2026. Cinemas may update schedules during the weekend. For the latest, check derooj.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What movies are showing this weekend in Pakistan?
- This weekend (April 23–25, 2026), 21 movies are playing across 15 cinemas in Pakistan. Aag Lage Basti Mein leads with 129 showtimes at all 15 cinemas, followed by Lee Cronin's The Mummy (99 showtimes, 15 cinemas), Michael (40 showtimes, 12 cinemas), Project Hail Mary (37 showtimes, 11 cinemas), and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (31 showtimes, 12 cinemas) across Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
- What movies are playing in Lahore cinemas this weekend?
- Lahore has 20 movies across 8 cinemas this weekend with 219 showtimes. Top movies include Aag Lage Basti Mein (43 showtimes), Lee Cronin's The Mummy (40 showtimes), and Michael (19 showtimes) at Cinestar, Cinepax, CUE, Universal, and Cinegold locations.
- What movies are playing in Karachi cinemas this weekend?
- Karachi has 14 movies across 4 cinemas this weekend with 189 showtimes. Aag Lage Basti Mein leads with 68 showtimes, followed by The Mummy (46 showtimes) and Michael (18 showtimes) at Nueplex DHA, Nueplex Askari IV, Cinepax Ocean Mall, and Cinegold Karachi.
- What movies are playing in Islamabad cinemas this weekend?
- Islamabad has 10 movies across 3 cinemas this weekend with 51 showtimes. Aag Lage Basti Mein leads (18 showtimes), followed by The Mummy (13 showtimes) and Project Hail Mary (7 showtimes) at Cinepax World Trade Center, Cinepax Jinnah Park, and Cinegold Islamabad.
- Which cinema in Pakistan has the most movies this weekend?
- CUE Cinemas in Lahore has the widest selection this weekend, showing 15 or more titles including Aag Lage Basti Mein, The Mummy, Michael, Project Hail Mary, and Dracula. Universal Emporium in Lahore is close behind with a similarly broad lineup plus exclusive Urdu dubs and 3D options.
- Are there any new movie releases in Pakistan this weekend?
- Lee Cronin's The Mummy is the biggest new arrival this weekend with 99 showtimes at all 15 cinemas nationwide. Michael, a music biopic, is also relatively new with 40 showtimes at 12 cinemas. Khushkhabri is another recent addition playing at 8 cinemas, mostly in Lahore.
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