<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">As Eid al-Adha approaches, many fans are wondering about the Eid movies in the cinema, as the Eid atmosphere is not limited to exchanging greetings and family gatherings, but also includes heavy crowding at the ticket windows in various cinemas, which witness a large audience turnout. In this article, we review the most prominent films showing in cinemas that have caught the attention of many and sparked widespread controversy.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Eid movies in cinemas... List of Arabic films</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Cinemas in Arab countries are scheduled to screen a variety of films, most notably: </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1053/984;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/b838e1ed-8474-4ddf-b18a-dfd171520e7a.jpeg" alt="Eid movies in cinemas"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Restart movie</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/in-a-popular-way-restart-stars-at-the-special-screening-of-the-film">Restart</a> is one of the Eid movies scheduled to be shown in cinemas. It's an Egyptian movie that was released on May 29th. The story revolves around a young man named Mohamed, who works as a simple phone repair technician, who aspires to marry his girlfriend, Afef, a well-known and influential figure on social media. Because this dream requires funding, they decide with their family to embark on a joint adventure in search of fame and fortune.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film is directed by Sara Wafik and written by Ayman Bahjat Qamar, and stars a group of the brightest Arab stars, most notably Hana El Zahed, Tamer Hosny, Mimi Gamal, Basem Samra, Essam El Sakka, and Mohamed Tharwat.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Film revenues and ratings</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film has achieved fantastic revenues. Despite only being shown for six days, its total revenues have reached approximately 12 million 849 thousand Egyptian pounds, including 1 million 811 thousand from 14 thousand tickets sold last Monday, placing it first at the Egyptian box office.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Viewers and critics' opinions of the film were mixed. Some criticized it for its repetitive plot and weak comedic quality, expressing their displeasure with its use of profanity and innuendo. Others, however, felt it presented a realistic topic worthy of discussion, arguing that it was superior to some recent comedies.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Connect with your favorite stars easier and faster with a special <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">social networking app</a> that lets you exchange messages and photos with ease. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1001/921;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/6a8858bf-0964-4f6f-9be8-b22a7f1f8c86.jpeg" alt="Eid movies in cinemas"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Project X movie</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/news/article/project-x-and-restart-check-out-the-list-of-eid-al-adha-2025-films">Project X is</a> one of the Eid movies that was shown in Egyptian cinemas during this year, specifically on May 18, 2025. Its story deals with the context of adventure and action with hints of excitement and suspense. It revolves around the life of an archaeologist as he embarks on an unconventional mission inside a secret room in the Great Pyramid. However, he soon finds himself facing an international organization seeking to cover up the facts he reveals. On his way, he meets people who help him on his journey that takes him to several countries. At the same time, he seeks to reconcile his adventures full of dangers and his stumbling personal life, especially with his complex relationship with his daughter.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Movie heroes</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Directed by Peter Mimi, who co-wrote the film with Ahmed Hosny, it also stars Karim Abdel Aziz, Hana El Zahed, Yasmine Sabry, Essam El Sakka, Eyad Nassar, Ahmed Ghazy, and other prominent and well-known stars.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Film revenues and ratings</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As for the film's revenues, it has generated huge sums of money in just a few days of its release, with total revenues reaching approximately 45 million Egyptian pounds, 2 million of which were generated yesterday, Sunday.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Some praised its positive aspects, such as the underwater cinematography and good visuals, while others criticized it for its weak story and focus on the acting.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">New foreign Eid movies</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> During Eid al-Adha, cinemas will witness a distinguished group of foreign films that combine excitement and suspense, most notably: </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1054/1102;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/35fcb1d4-bbc4-4a3e-a499-321b47275ea8.jpeg" alt="Eid movies in cinemas"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Ballerina movie</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> One of the most famous foreign cinematic works released this year is <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/news/article/ballerina-movie-action-movies-2025-exciting-revenge-story">the movie Ballerina</a> , one of the Eid movies in cinemas. Its story revolves around a young woman named Eve who is trying hard to regain her rights and embark on a fierce journey of revenge against those who caused the annihilation of her family. During her journey, she meets John Wick, the professional killer who is trying to turn the page on his bloody past.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Film crew</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film stars a number of American stars, including Ana de Armas, Norman Reedus, Lenka Regulova, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Keanu Reeves, and is directed by Len Wiseman and written by Shay Hatten.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Revenues and opinions</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Despite the film's low budget of $30 million, it grossed a whopping $106.55 million across domestic and international markets.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film received both positive and negative reviews from critics and viewers, with some praising the overall film, including the direction, cast, and screenplay, describing it as an enjoyable and exciting action film, while others criticized it for lacking some depth.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content that</a> you can't find anywhere else, and enjoy benefits that you can't miss through Special, the most famous site in the world. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1020/1041;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/ad158d7b-a74e-4674-8a56-46234a006971.jpeg" alt="Eid movies in cinemas"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Final Destination: Bloodlines</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/news/article/229-million-the-horror-film-final-destination-bloodlines">Final Destination:</a> Bloodlines is one of the most prominent horror films produced this year, specifically in Egyptian cinemas on May 14, 2025. It tells the story of a university student, full of horror and exciting events, who is forced to return to her family home after being exposed to nights of repeated, threatening nightmares, in order to search for the one person who can end the chain of death that is close to eliminating everything she loves. The film is scheduled to be shown in cinemas during Eid.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Movie actors</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, written by Jay Busick and Laurie Evans Taylor, and starring Tony Todd, April Tellick, Max Lloyd-Jones, Richard Harmon, Brec Bassinger, and Raya Kihlstedt.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Huge revenues and positive reviews</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film's two-week box office gross was approximately $229,314,000, divided into $111,714,000 domestically (US box office) and $117,600,000 internationally (global box office).</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As well as achieving great box office success, it also received widespread acclaim and high ratings on various review sites, with its rating on Rotten Tomatoes reaching 92%. Everyone praised its strong plot and its fresh direction, which was described as more cunning and mature, and represents a radical shift that could inspire a new wave of horror films. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1001;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/f7781dc7-c34f-4ae0-9c33-40ad2af52aa8.jpeg" alt="Eid movies in cinemas"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning movie</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> May 21, 2025 is the day that The Mission: Impossible Final Reckoning, the final installment in the series, premiered in Egyptian cinemas for the first time. Set in a suspenseful, action-adventure setting, the story revolves around Ethan. After his violent confrontation with Gabriel on the roof of a moving train and his success in thwarting the entity's plan, the secret agent continues his mission to track down the dangerous weapon to prevent it from reaching his opponents, making it one of the most prominent Eid films in cinemas.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Movie heroes</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Directed by Christopher McQuadery, written by Christopher McQuadery, Bruce Geller, and Erik Gundersen, and starring Tom Cruise, Pom Klementieff, Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales, and Simon Pegg.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Film revenue</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film achieved huge global revenues estimated at approximately $239 million and 47 thousand US dollars in both local and international markets. The US box office revenues amounted to $102 million and 818 thousand US dollars, while the box office revenues in other countries reached $136 million and 228 thousand thousand dollars.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film received mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. Some praised it for its exciting action scenes and distinctive visual effects, while others criticized it for lacking some elements in its story and not having a strong plot like in previous installments. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:939/1172;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2b2ced6b-96bf-491a-b9bc-c414284a68f1.jpeg" alt="Eid movies in cinemas"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Karate Kid: Legends</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> At the end of last month, one of the most prominent American films was released in cinemas, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/news/article/karate-kid-legends-jackie-chan-returns-with-a-bang-in-exciting-events">Karate Kid: Legends, a</a> family drama full of action and events. The film tells the story of Daniel, who travels to Beijing to meet Master Han, who has begun training a new student named Li Fong. While the two work together to train him, disagreements begin between them due to Han and Daniel's different training methods.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Movie stars</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The cast includes a number of prominent international stars such as Jackie Chan, Ming-Na Wen, Ben Wang, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Ralph Macchio, and Joshua Jackson, while it was directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber and Robert Mark Kamen.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Ratings and Revenue</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film ranked third in box office revenue, grossing approximately $21.5 million both domestically and internationally, making it one of the best Eid films to hit the theaters.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As for the reviews, it received an average rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which indicates that opinions are divided about it, with some supporting the film and liking it, its story, and the cast's performance, while others oppose it due to its lack of depth. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1010/1010;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/6311d5a3-ce8f-43fa-bd68-f678451f9675.jpeg" alt="Eid movies in cinemas"></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Lilo & Stitch</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> One of the best foreign animated films produced this year is Lilo & Stitch, and one of the most prominent Eid films in cinemas during Eid Al-Adha. In a dramatic, family-comedy format full of action, excitement and suspense, with hints of adventure and science fiction, the story of the film revolves around a lively and energetic little girl named Lilo, who decides to adopt an unknown dog and names him Stitch. Later, she discovers that he is in fact an alien creature escaping from a cruel scientific experiment of which he was the victim.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Film crew</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Directed by Dean DeBlois, who co-wrote with Chris Sanders, Mike Van Wees, and Chris Kekanyokalani, and features the voices of Maya Kealoha, Tia Carrera, Zach Galifianakis, Sydney Agudong, Chris Sanders, and Billy Magnussen.</p><h4 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Revenue and Ratings</span></h4><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film's revenue reached approximately $620 million, divided into $280 million at the domestic box office (the United States and Canada) and $340 million at the international box office (all other countries), placing the film at the top of the list of revenues, while its budget was approximately $100 million.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film received mixed reviews, with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 70% and Metacritic rating of 53 out of 100, indicating that reviews are mixed. Many praised the film overall, its touching story that combines drama and humor, and the excellent voice acting, while others criticized it for its weak plot and simpler-than-usual story.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Discover the world of social media differently with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">the Social Media app</a> , a new experience for following your favorite news.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> In conclusion, Eid movies in cinemas have been the most sought-after thing for audiences in recent times. Eid is incomplete without its own special cinematic flavor, where friends and families gather to enjoy films that combine creativity and entertainment. The availability of diverse types of productions has made cinema a popular destination that reflects the pulse of the audience and their renewed tastes, leading to intense competition among stars.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>