Movies Showing This Weekend in Pakistan (May 22–24, 2026)

Big weekend at Pakistan cinemas. 29 movies are showing across 12 cinemas this weekend, with 514 showtimes between Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. That is nearly triple last weekend's numbers — Cinestar, CUE, Universal, and Nueplex are all back in the data this week alongside Cinepax.

Michael is running away with it. 101 showtimes at all 12 cinemas. The music biopic has been the most-screened movie in Pakistan for weeks and shows no signs of slowing down. Aag Lage Basti Mein holds second with 56 showtimes at 10 cinemas. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the big mover — 45 showtimes at 9 cinemas, up from 16 last weekend. Mortal Kombat 2 has 33 showtimes and Lee Cronin's The Mummy rounds out the top 5 with 30 showtimes in English and Urdu.

Movies Showing in Lahore This Weekend

Lahore dominates the weekend with 28 movies across 7 cinemas and 327 showtimes. The city has nearly two-thirds of all Pakistan cinema showtimes this weekend.

Universal Emporium is the standout — 21 movies and 138 showtimes make it the busiest cinema in the country this weekend. If you want choice, go there. Cue Cinemas has 16 movies with 82 showtimes and brings the Dolby Atmos sound that still matters for action and music films.

Lahore cinema showtimes this weekend:

• Universal Emporium — 21 movies, 138 showtimes. The widest selection in Pakistan this weekend. 3D options, Urdu dubs, and Punjabi titles you will not find anywhere else
• Cue Cinemas — 16 movies, 82 showtimes. Dolby Atmos makes a difference for Michael and Mortal Kombat 2
• Cinepax Packages Mall — 12 movies, 43 showtimes. Book through Bookme.pk
• Cinestar Township — 8 movies, 24 showtimes
• Cinestar Xinhua Mall — 6 movies, 16 showtimes. Easy parking
• Cinepax Amanah Mall — 7 movies, 16 showtimes. Central location near Fortress Stadium
• Cinestar DHA Raya Club — 3 movies, 8 showtimes

Top movies in Lahore this weekend:

Michael leads Lahore with 60 showtimes — Universal Emporium alone has 20. Aag Lage Basti Mein has 29 showtimes across 5 Lahore cinemas. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has 25 showtimes — Cue Cinemas leads with 13. Mortal Kombat 2 has 23 showtimes at 4 cinemas. Chal Mera Putt 4, the Punjabi comedy, has 26 showtimes at 6 Lahore cinemas.

Lahore exclusives this weekend include Hokum (7 showtimes at Universal), Khushkhabri (4 showtimes at Universal), Don't Sleep (2 showtimes), Bullah (2 showtimes), and Ishqan De Lekhe (1 showtime).

Check all Lahore showtimes on Derooj

Movies Showing in Karachi This Weekend

Karachi has 14 movies across 3 cinemas with 149 showtimes this weekend. Both Nueplex locations are back, and they are carrying the bulk of the schedule.

Karachi cinema showtimes this weekend:

• Nueplex Askari IV — 13 movies, 77 showtimes. The widest selection in Karachi
• Nueplex DHA — 9 movies, 41 showtimes
• Cinepax Ocean Mall — 9 movies, 31 showtimes

Top movies in Karachi this weekend:

Michael leads Karachi with 33 showtimes — Nueplex DHA has 15 of those. The Devil Wears Prada 2 has 20 showtimes across all 3 cinemas, with Nueplex DHA carrying 11. Aag Lage Basti Mein has 17 showtimes — Nueplex Askari IV leads with 11. Siccin 9 and Siccin 9 Turkish Dubbed together have 26 showtimes across all 3 Karachi cinemas.

Karachi is the only city showing Three (3 Urdu-language showtimes at Nueplex Askari IV) and Mera Lyari has its strongest presence here with 7 showtimes across 2 cinemas. Top Gun: Maverick and the Top Gun 40th Anniversary re-release combine for 10 showtimes in Karachi — the most of any city for the Top Gun double feature.

Check all Karachi showtimes on Derooj

Movies Showing in Islamabad This Weekend

Islamabad has 7 movies across 2 cinemas with 38 showtimes this weekend. Smaller selection, but the major titles are covered.

Islamabad cinema showtimes this weekend:

• Cinepax Jinnah Park — 7 movies, 29 showtimes. The most titles in the city
• Cinepax World Trade Center — 5 movies, 9 showtimes

Top movies in Islamabad this weekend:

Aag Lage Basti Mein leads Islamabad with 10 showtimes across both cinemas. Michael has 8 showtimes. Lee Cronin's The Mummy and Siccin 9 Turkish Dubbed each have 6 showtimes. Shera has 4 showtimes at Cinepax Jinnah Park — the only Islamabad cinema carrying it.

Chal Mera Putt 4 is the Punjabi option in Islamabad with 2 showtimes at Cinepax Jinnah Park. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has 2 showtimes across both cinemas for families.

Check all Islamabad showtimes on Derooj

Top 5 Movies This Weekend in Pakistan

1. Michael — 101 showtimes at 12 cinemas

Michael is the undisputed king of Pakistan cinemas right now. 101 showtimes at all 12 reporting cinemas across Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad. The 7.6-rated music biopic runs 128 minutes and has been the most-screened movie in the country for weeks running.

Universal Emporium in Lahore leads with 20 showtimes. Cue Cinemas has 17. Nueplex DHA in Karachi has 15. Every single cinema in the data is showing it, which tells you how strong demand still is.

If you are choosing where to watch, Cue Cinemas with Atmos is hard to beat for a music film.

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2. Aag Lage Basti Mein — 56 showtimes at 10 cinemas

Aag Lage Basti Mein continues its extended run with 56 showtimes at 10 cinemas across all 3 cities. Universal Emporium leads with 14 showtimes in Lahore. Nueplex Askari IV has 11 in Karachi. Cinepax Jinnah Park leads Islamabad with 8.

The film has been in cinemas for over a month and still commands 56 showtimes. That kind of staying power is rare. If you have not seen it, this is still a good weekend to go.

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3. The Devil Wears Prada 2 — 45 showtimes at 9 cinemas

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is the big mover this weekend. 45 showtimes at 9 cinemas, up from 16 last weekend. Cue Cinemas in Lahore leads with 13 showtimes. Nueplex DHA in Karachi has 11. The comedy-drama sequel is playing in Lahore and Karachi but not Islamabad.

This is a date night pick. If you watched the first one, the sequel has Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway back. Evening shows at CUE are filling up — book early if that is your plan.

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4. Mortal Kombat 2 — 33 showtimes at 7 cinemas

Mortal Kombat 2 holds with 33 showtimes at 7 cinemas in Lahore and Karachi. Universal Emporium leads with 10 showtimes. Cue Cinemas has 7 — and if you want to feel the fight choreography, Atmos is the way to go.

The action-fantasy sequel is not in Islamabad this weekend, so if you are there, you will need to wait or travel. In Lahore and Karachi, evening shows tend to be the most energetic.

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5. Lee Cronin's The Mummy — 30 showtimes at 8 cinemas

Lee Cronin's The Mummy has 30 showtimes at 8 cinemas across all 3 cities, available in English and Urdu. Universal Emporium has 7 showtimes in Lahore. Nueplex Askari IV has 6 in Karachi. Cinepax Jinnah Park has 4 in Islamabad.

The horror-mystery runs long at over two hours, but the Urdu dub option at select locations opens it up to a wider audience. If you are into horror, Cue Cinemas with Atmos is still my recommendation — every sound hits differently in that setup.

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Full Weekend Chart — All Movies Showing This Weekend

Best Movies to Watch This Weekend in Pakistan

For families: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is still around with 14 showtimes at 7 cinemas in all 3 cities, available in 2D and 3D. The Sheep Detectives has 8 showtimes at 3 cinemas for a lighter animated option. Hoppers has 4 showtimes at Cue Cinemas and Cinepax Packages Mall in Lahore. Weekday matinees are your best bet for empty halls.

For action fans: Mortal Kombat 2 has 33 showtimes at 7 cinemas. The fight choreography deserves a big screen. Top Gun: Maverick has 12 showtimes if you want to revisit it, and the Top Gun 40th Anniversary re-release has 7 more.

For horror: Lee Cronin's The Mummy is the mainstream pick with 30 showtimes in English and Urdu. Siccin 9 and its Turkish dubbed version combine for 64 showtimes — the horror franchise is everywhere this weekend. Hokum has 7 showtimes at Universal Emporium if you want something off the beaten path.

For Punjabi cinema: Chal Mera Putt 4 leads the Punjabi lineup with 28 showtimes at 7 cinemas in Lahore and Islamabad. Viyaah Kartaare Da has 11 showtimes at 2 Lahore cinemas. Pitt Siyapa has 17 showtimes at 3 Lahore cinemas.

For date night: The Devil Wears Prada 2 has 45 showtimes — the sequel is the perfect evening out. Michael is the other strong option if you want a music biopic that gives you something to talk about after. Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft in 3D is worth it if the sound and visuals matter to you.

For an Urdu movie: Three has 3 Urdu-language showtimes at Nueplex Askari IV in Karachi. Lee Cronin's The Mummy is also available in Urdu at select locations.

How to Book Cinema Tickets in Pakistan

Cinepax cinemas (Packages Mall, Amanah Mall, Ocean Mall, Jinnah Park, World Trade Center) — book through Bookme.pk. Still the smoothest booking experience. Cinepax has 5 locations across all 3 cities this weekend.

Cinestar (Township, Xinhua Mall, DHA Raya Club in Lahore) — their app works better than the website. Three Lahore locations with a combined 48 showtimes this weekend.

CUE Cinemas — book at cuecinemas.com. Dolby Atmos is the selling point. 82 showtimes across 16 movies this weekend. Best sound in the city for Michael, Mortal Kombat 2, and horror films.

Universal Cinemas — book at universalcinemas.com. The busiest single cinema this weekend with 138 showtimes and 21 movies. Only cinema with Urdu dub options and some 3D screenings.

Nueplex (DHA, Askari IV in Karachi) — book at nueplex.com. Two locations with 118 showtimes combined. Nueplex Askari IV has 77 showtimes and the widest Karachi selection.

Cinegold (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad) — no showtimes in this weekend's data, but check their website directly. Cinegold locations offer Gold, Red, and Platinum lounge experiences.

Weekend evenings fill up fast, especially for Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2. Book ahead or hit the Friday afternoon matinee for better seats.

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