Movies Showing This Weekend in Pakistan (May 8–10, 2026)

Big week for new releases. 24 movies are showing across 15 cinemas in Pakistan this weekend, with 556 showtimes between Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. Mortal Kombat II has arrived and gone straight to the top — 91 showtimes at 14 cinemas. Michael drops to second with 82 but is still everywhere. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has expanded nationwide after being a Karachi exclusive last weekend, jumping from 25 to 58 showtimes.

The new arrivals are stacked. Billie Eilish's concert film is in cinemas in 2D and 3D. Mera Lyari, a new Pakistani film, has 42 showtimes at 12 cinemas — strong opening. The Sheep Detectives gives families a new animated option. And Punjabi cinema gets Jawaak and Pitt Siyapa this weekend.

Movies Showing in Lahore This Weekend

Lahore has the widest selection this weekend with 23 movies across 8 cinemas and 274 showtimes. The Cinestar locations are back in our data this week, which is why the cinema count jumped from 5 to 8.

Lahore cinema showtimes this weekend:

• CUE Cinemas — Dolby Atmos, strong selection across genres
• Universal Emporium — widest format variety including 3D and Urdu dubs
• Cinestar Township — affordable tickets, solid lineup
• Cinestar Xinhua Mall — easy parking at Xinhua Mall
• Cinestar DHA Raya Club Phase 6 — newest Cinestar
• Cinepax Packages Mall — strong mix of mainstream and Punjabi
• Cinepax Amanah Mall — central location near Fortress Stadium
• Cinegold Lahore — Gold and Red lounge options

Top movies in Lahore this weekend:

Mortal Kombat II leads with 40 showtimes across all 8 Lahore cinemas. Michael has 38 showtimes at 7 cinemas. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft has 28 showtimes at 7 cinemas — Universal Emporium has the 3D screenings. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has expanded to Lahore with 26 showtimes across 6 cinemas.

Lahore is the Punjabi cinema hub again. Jawaak is the new Punjabi release with 19 showtimes at 7 cinemas. Pitt Siyapa is a Lahore exclusive with 14 showtimes at 4 cinemas. Viyaah Kartaare Da has 6 showtimes, Khushkhabri has 4, and Bullah has 4. Five Punjabi films in one weekend.

For families, The Sheep Detectives has 14 showtimes at 7 cinemas. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has 7 showtimes across 3 Lahore cinemas.

Check all Lahore showtimes on Derooj

Movies Showing in Karachi This Weekend

Karachi has 13 movies across 4 cinemas with 230 showtimes this weekend. The city punches above its cinema count because the Nueplex locations run heavy schedules.

Karachi cinema showtimes this weekend:

• Nueplex Askari IV — highest total showtimes in Karachi
• Nueplex DHA — strong lineup with exclusives
• Cinepax Ocean Mall — strong Aag Lage Basti Mein presence
• Cinegold Karachi — Gold, Red, and Platinum lounge options

Mortal Kombat II leads Karachi with 42 showtimes at all 4 cinemas — Nueplex Askari IV alone has 20. Michael has 38 showtimes. Aag Lage Basti Mein has 31 showtimes, with Cinepax Ocean Mall carrying 12 of them.

Mera Lyari is having a particularly strong opening in Karachi — 27 showtimes across all 4 cinemas. Makes sense given the subject matter. Don't Sleep is also stronger here with 12 showtimes at 2 cinemas, available in English and Urdu. Hokum has 6 showtimes at Nueplex, and Baab is a Karachi exclusive at Nueplex DHA in Urdu.

Check all Karachi showtimes on Derooj

Movies Showing in Islamabad This Weekend

Islamabad has the smallest selection — 10 movies across 3 cinemas with 52 showtimes. But the big titles are all covered.

Islamabad cinema showtimes this weekend:

• Cinegold Islamabad — widest selection with Gold and Red lounges
• Cinepax Jinnah Park — solid mainstream lineup
• Cinepax World Trade Center — smaller selection

Mortal Kombat II leads with 9 showtimes at 2 cinemas. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has 8 showtimes at all 3 cinemas — good news if you missed it during its Karachi-only run. Aag Lage Basti Mein has 7 showtimes at Cinepax Jinnah Park. Michael has 6 showtimes at 2 cinemas. Jawaak has 6 showtimes at 2 cinemas — the only Punjabi film playing in Islamabad this weekend.

Mera Lyari has 5 showtimes in Islamabad. The Sheep Detectives is the family option with 4 showtimes at 2 cinemas.

Check all Islamabad showtimes on Derooj

Top 5 Movies This Weekend in Pakistan

1. Mortal Kombat II — 91 showtimes at 14 cinemas

The new champ. Mortal Kombat II opens with 91 showtimes at 14 cinemas across all 3 cities. Available in English and Urdu. Nueplex Askari IV in Karachi leads with 20 showtimes. Universal Emporium has 13 in Lahore. CUE Cinemas has 10 — and the Atmos system with a fighting game movie is exactly the kind of pairing that works.

The 7.2 rating is decent for a video game adaptation. If you liked the first Mortal Kombat, this picks up where it left off. Evening showtimes this weekend will be packed, so book ahead or go for the matinee.

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2. Michael — 82 showtimes at 13 cinemas

Michael drops from first to second but still has strong numbers. 82 showtimes across 13 cinemas in all 3 cities. Down from 102 last weekend, which is normal for a second week. Nueplex Askari IV has 15, Nueplex DHA has 13, and CUE Cinemas has 11.

The music biopic is still the most talked-about film in the country. If you missed it last weekend, it is not going anywhere yet. CUE's Atmos is still the recommendation for a music-heavy film — you hear everything.

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3. Aag Lage Basti Mein — 62 showtimes at 11 cinemas

Aag Lage Basti Mein continues its run. Down from 72 last weekend to 62, but still at 11 cinemas across all 3 cities. Karachi is keeping it alive — Cinepax Ocean Mall has 12 showtimes and Nueplex Askari IV has 13.

This has been the most consistent performer of the past month. If you still have not seen it, the window is narrowing but there are plenty of showtimes left.

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4. The Devil Wears Prada 2 — 58 showtimes at 13 cinemas

The Devil Wears Prada 2 was a Karachi exclusive last weekend with 25 showtimes at 2 cinemas. This weekend, it has gone nationwide — 58 showtimes at 13 cinemas across Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. That is more than double the screen count.

Nueplex DHA in Karachi still leads with 11 showtimes. In Lahore, CUE Cinemas has 9 and Universal Emporium has 7. The 7.2 rating and strong word of mouth from Karachi clearly convinced other chains to pick it up.

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5. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft — 45 showtimes at 13 cinemas

Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft is a concert film directed by James Cameron, available in 2D and 3D. 45 showtimes across 13 cinemas in all 3 cities. Universal Emporium leads with 9 showtimes including the 3D screenings.

This is the kind of film that benefits from the cinema experience — the sound design and visual scale do not translate to a phone screen. If you can catch it in 3D at Universal or with Atmos at CUE, do that.

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Full Weekend Chart — All Movies Showing This Weekend

Best Movies to Watch This Weekend in Pakistan

For action fans: Mortal Kombat II is the obvious pick — 91 showtimes, English and Urdu, every major cinema. CUE Cinemas in Atmos for the fight sequences. Bullah is the Punjabi action pick at Cinepax Packages Mall.

For families: The Sheep Detectives is the new animated option — 29 showtimes at 13 cinemas across all 3 cities. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still around with 12 showtimes in 2D and 3D. Hoppers has 2 showtimes at Universal Emporium if you have not caught it yet. Animal Farm is at Cinepax Packages Mall in Lahore with 2 showtimes.

For horror: Lee Cronin's The Mummy has 29 showtimes at 7 cinemas in English and Urdu. Don't Sleep is the new horror entry with 18 showtimes at 4 cinemas, also in English and Urdu. Hokum has 9 showtimes at Nueplex in Karachi and Universal Emporium in Lahore — worth it if you like slow-burn horror.

For Punjabi cinema: Lahore is your city. Jawaak is the big new release with 25 showtimes at 9 cinemas across Lahore and Islamabad. Pitt Siyapa is a Lahore exclusive with 14 showtimes. Viyaah Kartaare Da, Khushkhabri, and Bullah round out the Punjabi options.

For date night: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available everywhere — 58 showtimes at 13 cinemas. Michael is another solid pick, especially at CUE Cinemas with Atmos for the music sequences.

For a unique experience: Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft in 3D at Universal Emporium. A James Cameron-directed concert film is not something you see every day. The 3D adds to the immersion.

How to Book Cinema Tickets in Pakistan

Cinestar cinemas (Township, Xinhua Mall, DHA Raya Club) — their app works better than the website. Tickets tend to be on the cheaper side.

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. Dolby Atmos is worth the premium.

Universal Cinemas — book at universalcinemas.com. The only cinema with 3D screenings and Urdu dub options for multiple titles.

Nueplex (DHA, Askari IV) — book at nueplex.com. Heavy schedules make finding a showtime easy.

Cinegold (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad) — check their website or visit in person. The lounge experience (Gold, Red, Platinum in Karachi) is worth trying at least once.

Weekend evenings fill up fast, especially for Mortal Kombat II this opening weekend. Book ahead or aim for Friday afternoon and Saturday matinee for better seats.

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