Once Upon a Time in the Middle East (2026)
Standard Chinese and Arabic war film directed by Wen Muye
Film facts
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 141 min
- Released
- 11 August 2026
- Languages
- Arabic, English, Standard Chinese
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 min). The Standard Chinese film released on 11 August 2026. It is directed by Wen Muye.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Wen Muye
- Cinematography
- Wang Boxue
- Music
- Huang Chao
- Production
- Damai Entertainment, China Film Group Co.,Ltd.
Box office, awards and more
- Country
- People's Republic of China
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 11 August 2026
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes, or 141 min.
When did Once Upon a Time in the Middle East release?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East released on 11 August 2026.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is directed by Wen Muye.
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