Movies Showing This Weekend in Pakistan (May 1–3, 2026)

This weekend, 22 movies are playing across 12 cinemas in Pakistan, with 395 showtimes between Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. Michael has taken over. 102 showtimes at every single cinema we track. Aag Lage Basti Mein is still holding with 72 showtimes, and Lee Cronin's The Mummy sits at third with 53.

The Karachi-exclusive situation is interesting this weekend. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has 25 showtimes but only at the two Nueplex locations. If you are in Lahore or Islamabad, you are out of luck on that one.

Movies Showing in Lahore This Weekend

Lahore leads the country this weekend with 17 movies across 5 cinemas and 185 showtimes. The city has the widest selection of any market, including Punjabi films you will not find elsewhere.

Cinemas showing movies this weekend in Lahore:

• CUE Cinemas — Dolby Atmos, widest title selection
• Universal Emporium — the most diverse lineup including dubbed options
• Cinepax Packages Mall — strong mix of mainstream and Punjabi
• Cinepax Amanah Mall — central location near Fortress Stadium
• Cinegold Lahore — Gold, Red, and Platinum lounge screens

Top movies in Lahore this weekend:

Michael dominates with 41 showtimes across all 5 Lahore cinemas. Aag Lage Basti Mein has 33 showtimes at 5 cinemas. Lee Cronin's The Mummy follows with 28 showtimes, also at all 5 cinemas — available in both English and Urdu.

Lahore is the Punjabi cinema hub this weekend. Viyaah Kartaare Da has 13 showtimes at Universal Emporium, Cinepax Packages Mall, and CUE Cinemas. Khushkhabri has 12 showtimes at 4 cinemas. Bullah has 10 showtimes at 3 cinemas. Ishqan De Lekhe is still around with 7 showtimes. Even Bambukat 2 is hanging on with 1 showtime at Cinepax Packages Mall.

For families, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has 13 showtimes in Lahore this weekend across 4 cinemas, available in both 2D and 3D.

Check all Lahore showtimes on Derooj

Movies Showing in Karachi This Weekend

Karachi has 11 movies across 4 cinemas with 158 showtimes this weekend. The city has a couple of exclusives that Lahore and Islamabad do not get.

Karachi cinema showtimes this weekend:

• Cinegold Karachi — 18 Michael showtimes alone
• Nueplex DHA — the widest selection in Karachi
• Cinepax Ocean Mall — strong Aag Lage Basti Mein presence (16 showtimes)
• Nueplex Askari IV — solid mix including exclusives

Michael leads Karachi with 41 showtimes across all 4 cinemas. Aag Lage Basti Mein has 31 showtimes at 3 cinemas — Cinepax Ocean Mall alone has 16.

The Karachi exclusive this weekend is The Devil Wears Prada 2. 25 showtimes split between Nueplex DHA (19 showtimes) and Nueplex Askari IV (6 showtimes). If you have been waiting for the sequel, Nueplex is where you need to be.

The Drama is also stronger in Karachi with 11 showtimes across Cinegold Karachi and Nueplex DHA. Hokum and Animal Farm are Karachi-only this weekend, both at Nueplex locations. Baab is a Nueplex DHA exclusive with 4 showtimes in English and Urdu.

Check all Karachi showtimes on Derooj

Movies Showing in Islamabad This Weekend

Islamabad has the smallest selection this weekend — 9 movies across 3 cinemas with 52 showtimes. But the essentials are covered.

Islamabad cinema showtimes this weekend:

• Cinegold Islamabad — widest selection with 15 Michael showtimes
• Cinepax Jinnah Park — solid lineup
• Cinepax World Trade Center — smaller selection

Michael is everywhere in Islamabad with 20 showtimes across all 3 cinemas. Aag Lage Basti Mein has 8 showtimes at Cinepax Jinnah Park and Cinepax World Trade Center. Lee Cronin's The Mummy has 7 showtimes at all 3 cinemas.

Project Hail Mary has 4 showtimes in Islamabad this weekend — Cinegold Islamabad has 3 of them. Fuze also has 4 showtimes across 2 cinemas if you are looking for an action thriller.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has 4 showtimes in Islamabad at Cinegold Islamabad and Cinepax Jinnah Park.

Check all Islamabad showtimes on Derooj

Top 5 Movies This Weekend in Pakistan

1. Michael — 102 showtimes at 12 cinemas

The biggest movie in Pakistan this weekend by a wide margin. Michael is a music drama with a 7.6 rating and it is playing at every cinema we track. 102 showtimes across Lahore (41), Karachi (41), and Islamabad (20). All in 2D, English.

Cinegold Karachi leads with 18 showtimes. CUE Cinemas has 15 — and if you want the Atmos experience with a music-heavy film, that is the one. Cinegold Islamabad also has 15 showtimes.

This is not close. Michael has more showtimes than the second and third place movies combined. If you have not seen it yet, finding a showtime will not be a problem.

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2. Aag Lage Basti Mein — 72 showtimes at 10 cinemas

Aag Lage Basti Mein keeps holding. Down from its peak but still pulling 72 showtimes this weekend across 10 cinemas in all 3 cities. Cinepax Ocean Mall in Karachi is giving it the most screen time with 16 showtimes.

In Lahore, Cinegold Lahore has 9 showtimes and Cinepax Packages Mall has 8. It is still at 5 Lahore cinemas. In Islamabad, Cinepax Jinnah Park and Cinepax World Trade Center are carrying it with 4 showtimes each.

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3. Lee Cronin's The Mummy — 53 showtimes at 11 cinemas

Lee Cronin's The Mummy is the horror pick this weekend. 53 showtimes across 11 cinemas in all 3 cities, available in English and Urdu. Universal Emporium leads with 10 showtimes in Lahore. Cinegold Karachi has 9.

The Urdu dub option makes this accessible for a wider audience. If you prefer Urdu, check Universal Emporium or ask at your local cinema which version is playing.

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4. The Devil Wears Prada 2 — 25 showtimes at 2 cinemas

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a Karachi exclusive this weekend. 25 showtimes split between Nueplex DHA (19) and Nueplex Askari IV (6). Comedy-drama with a 7.2 rating.

If you are in Karachi, this is worth the trip to Nueplex. The first one had a cult following and the sequel is getting strong word of mouth. No sign of it expanding to Lahore or Islamabad yet.

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5. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie — 24 showtimes at 8 cinemas

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still the family pick. 24 showtimes across 8 cinemas in all 3 cities, available in 2D and 3D. Cinepax Packages Mall has the most showtimes in Lahore with 5.

3D is still an option at select cinemas. The galaxy sequences look better in 3D — take the kids on a weekday afternoon if you can. Halls are practically empty.

See all Super Mario Galaxy showtimes

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Best Movies to Watch This Weekend in Pakistan

For families: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at 8 cinemas in 2D and 3D. Hoppers is another animated option at CUE Cinemas and Cinepax Packages Mall in Lahore. In Karachi, Animal Farm is at both Nueplex locations.

For action fans: Fuze is a tight action-crime thriller with a 6.5 rating, playing at 6 cinemas across all 3 cities. Bullah is the Punjabi action pick with 11 showtimes.

For horror: Lee Cronin's The Mummy is the clear choice — 53 showtimes, English and Urdu options. Scream 7 is down to 3 showtimes at Universal Emporium only. Dracula and Holy Night: Demon Hunters each have 2 showtimes left in Lahore.

For Punjabi cinema: Lahore is your city. Viyaah Kartaare Da (13 showtimes), Khushkhabri (12 showtimes), Bullah (11 showtimes), and Ishqan De Lekhe (8 showtimes) are all playing. Four Punjabi films in one weekend.

For date night: The Devil Wears Prada 2 if you are in Karachi. The Drama is a romantic comedy-drama with 14 showtimes, mostly in Karachi at Cinegold Karachi (9 showtimes) and Cinegold Islamabad (3 showtimes).

For sci-fi: Project Hail Mary still has 16 showtimes at 7 cinemas. The 8.2 rating speaks for itself. CUE Cinemas in Lahore has 6 showtimes — the Atmos setup is still the best way to experience this one.

How to Book Cinema Tickets in Pakistan

Cinepax cinemas (Packages Mall, Amanah Mall, Ocean Mall, Jinnah Park, World Trade Center) — book through Bookme.pk. Smoothest booking experience of any chain.

CUE Cinemas — book directly at cuecinemas.com. Best cinema website in Pakistan.

Universal Cinemas — book at universalcinemas.com. They carry the widest range of dubbed and format options.

Nueplex (DHA, Askari IV) — book at nueplex.com. The Karachi exclusives are worth looking into.

Cinegold (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad) — check their website or visit in person. Lounge screens are worth the premium.

Cinestar cinemas are not showing in our data this weekend, but their app is generally better than their website for booking.

Weekend evenings fill up fast. If you can go Friday afternoon or Saturday matinee, you will get better seats and shorter queues. Weekday showtimes are wide open for movies continuing into next week.

For live, updated cinema showtimes across all cities, check Derooj.