Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
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About Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is a 2026 Chinese-language drama and war film directed by Wen Muye. The cast is led by Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif. It has a runtime of 2h 20m.
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was produced by Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子, 梦将军（上海）影业有限公司, and Alibaba Pictures Group and made in China. It was released on August 8, 2026.
- Director
- Wen Muye
- Writers
- Wen Muye, Lang Qunli, Wei Zhong
- Release date
- August 8, 2026
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- China
- Production
- Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子, 梦将军（上海）影业有限公司, Alibaba Pictures Group
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East cast & crew
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was directed by Wen Muye and written by Wen Muye, Lang Qunli, and Wei Zhong.
The cast features Shen Teng as Xu Fu, Jiang Qiming as Ma Junsheng, Omar Sherif as Seif, Aarif Rahman as Tony, Sherif Sabry as Zayd, and Ahmed Salim as Ali.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Huang Chao, cinematography is by Wang Boxue, and it was produced by Ning Hao.
Is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East worth watching?
At 2h 20m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and war, Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Shen Teng
Xu Fu
Jiang Qiming
Ma Junsheng
Omar Sherif
Seif
Aarif Rahman
Tony
Sherif Sabry
Zayd
Ahmed Salim
Ali
Faruk Muhammad
Jamal
Russell Shealy
Morgan
Naira Al-Qasim
Lina
Karma Hazim
Susu
Wei Qing
Xu's Mother
Zhang Xiwei
Xu Le
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the Middle East in United States?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East in?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
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