{
  "id": 5074881,
  "title": "What to watch in UAE cinemas and OTT this week: Mirzapur The Movie, I'm Game and Gandhari",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/what-to-watch-in-uae-cinemas-and-ott-this-week-mirzapur-the-movie-im",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T10:51:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/what-to-watch-in-uae-cinemas-and-ott-this-week-mirzapur-the-movie-im-game-and-gandhari-1.500660669"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This week's offerings in UAE cinemas and OTT platforms are a diverse mix of gripping thrillers, heart-pounding action, and feel-good stories. In theaters, the much-anticipated Mirzapur movie, starring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, and Divyenndu, premieres on September 4th. The film follows the power struggle for control of the Mirzapur throne, with Munna waiting in the wings and the return of the notorious Guddu-Bablu duo.\n\nFor those seeking a more intense experience, Deadpoint and By Any Means are two nail-biting action films. Deadpoint, an English thriller, sees Grace Caroline Currey and Virginia Gardner battling the treacherous paths of Mount Kwan after a tragic loss. Meanwhile, By Any Means, an 18+ English film featuring Mark Wahlberg and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, delves into the blurred lines between justice and revenge when a young FBI agent teams up with a hitman with mafia ties.\n\nIf you're in the mood for a heartwarming tale, Ohh My Dog is a 15+ Hindi film that explores the deep bond between people and their furry companions. Starring Pankaj Tripathi, Pavan Malhotra, and Rajesh Kumar, the movie offers a perfect palate cleanser after the chaos of the action-packed films.\n\nFor streaming enthusiasts, Netflix presents the gripping thriller Gandhari, where Taapsee Pannu plays Bani, a mother blinded after saving her daughter from traffickers. She trains herself to track down the criminal network responsible, turning her grief into a relentless quest for vengeance.\n\nOn Apple TV+, Mayday transports viewers back to 1987 during the Cold War. Ryan Reynolds plays Navy pilot Troy \"Assassin\" Kelly, who crashes deep into enemy territory. He's rescued by a former KGB agent with a peculiar fascination for American pop culture, played by Kenneth Branagh.\n\nDisney+ offers a Star Wars marathon with Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Grogu, Star Wars, and Mayday, following Din Djarin and Grogu on a dangerous rescue mission to save Jabba's son from a pirate-run underworld. Along the way, they must navigate deadly traps and outmaneuver deadly foes, all while Grogu experiences the Force.",
  "summary": "New month, new lineup, and this week's slate is basically a buffet of unbridled chaos, a gambler tempting fate, a mother clawing her way through the underworld, a stranded climber dangling 3,000 feet in the air, and a Cold War pilot who somehow lands in the world's strangest buddy comedy. Grab your popcorn (or your remote), here's what's worth your time. Mirzapur movie trailer brings back Munna…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}