Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
欢迎来龙餐馆
“Eat well, stay alive.”
Synopsis
Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE MIDDLE EAST | Official Trailer | Starring Shen Teng | In Theaters October 9Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-10-07
Top Cast
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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-Kasim
Lina
Karma Hazim
Susu
Wei Qing
Xu's Mother
Zhang Xiwei
Xu Le
Yasmine Rahmy
Amina
Peter Daniel Adams
Sentry
Tanner Hagen
Joel Brady
Michael Koltes
Olwell
Christopher Sky
Chef
Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai SHO Dolby Theatre
Festival / Special Debut
October 9, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$305.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wen Muye
- Screenplay & Story
- Wen Muye, Lang Qunli, Wei Zhong
- Original Score
- Huang Chao
- Original Title
- 欢迎来龙餐馆
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Arabic, English
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Worldwide Gross
- $305.6M
- Production Studios
- Bad Monkey (Shanghai) 上海坏猴子, 梦将军（上海）影业有限公司, Alibaba Pictures Group, China Film Group Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wen Muye
Wen Muye, Lang Qunli, Wei Zhong
Huang Chao
Wang Boxue
Ning Hao
Department Leadership Roster
Wen Muye
Director
Wen Muye
Writer
Lang Qunli
Writer
Wei Zhong
Writer
Huang Chao
Original Music Composer
Wang Boxue
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
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What is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East about?
Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was directed by Wen Muye.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East includes Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry.
When was Once Upon a Time in the Middle East released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
How much did Once Upon a Time in the Middle East make at the box office?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East grossed $305.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was composed by Huang Chao.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).