🍿 After the month-long marathon of Ramadan soaps, the big screen is finally calling. The Eid box office is famously cutthroat, and this edition of the Enterprise Guide is your curated shortlist of the holiday’s heavy hitters — from local blockbusters to global premieres. Whether you are heading to the theaters or dodging the crowds for a quiet night in with coffee and kahk, we have the best of the silver screen and the streamers covered.

🎞️ Egyptian films at the cinema

#1- Egy Best: Directed by Marwan Abdel Moneim and written by Ahmed Hosny, this film dives into the world of movie piracy through the story of the region’s most famous site, Egy Best. The film marks the acting debut of rapper Marwan Pablo, starring alongside Ahmed Malek and Salma Abu Deif. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 1:54).

#2- Bershama: Featuring an ensemble cast including Hesham Maged, Mostafa Gharib, Riham Abdel Ghafour, Bassem Samra, Hatem Salah, and Fadwa Abed, Bershama promises a heavy dose of absurdist comedy. The story unfolds within a literacy exam committee in a rural village, where things spiral out of control following the death of the proctor. The film is co-written by Sherine Diab and Khaled Diab, with Khaled directing. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 1:33).

#3- Family Business: This film marks Mohamed Saad’s return to comedy, starring alongside Ghada Adel, Heidy Karam, Donia Sami, and Mahmoud Abdel Moghni in a project directed by Wael Ihsan. The plot follows a humble family of thieves whose patriarch hatches a plan to embed every family member within a wealthy household — while hiding their relationship — to con them. Based on the trailer alone, the premise bears a striking resemblance to the famous Korean film Parasite. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 1:49).

#4- Saffah Al Tagamoa: Ahmed El Fishawy delivers a complex psychological performance inspired by the notorious serial killer case that recently gripped public opinion. The film explores the killer’s motives, driven by rebellion and isolation onto a dark path that ended in a series of horrific crimes. Co-starring Sabrien, Cynthia Khalifeh, and Faten Saeed, it is written and directed by Mohamed Salah El Azab. This marks El Azab’s cinematic directorial debut after writing the hit series Saffah El Giza. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 0:50).

🏆 From Hollywood

#1- Scream 7: After a years-long absence, Neve Campbell returns as the iconic Sidney Prescott in the seventh installment of the famous horror franchise. This time, a new Ghostface killer emerges to threaten the stable life Sidney has built, targeting her family as the new prey. The film promises a heavy dose of horror mixed with nostalgia for fans of the series. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:24).

#2- Project Hail Mary: This highly anticipated release is aimed squarely at sci-fi and thriller enthusiasts. Starring Ryan Gosling and adapted from the novel by Andy Weir — author of The Martian — it is directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The story follows an astronaut who wakes from a coma alone on a spacecraft, only to discover he is Earth’s last hope for survival against a certain catastrophe. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:58).

#3- Reminders of Him: For fans of romantic dramas, this adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name is the perfect choice. Starring Maika Monroe and Tyrique Withers, the film follows a young woman who returns to her hometown after serving seven years in prison following a tragic accident. She faces rejection from everyone except one person who offers her new hope and a different beginning. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:48).

#4- Hoopers: If you are looking for a family film for the kids, this Disney and Pixar release is the ideal pick, especially given the positive buzz since its premiere. The film follows a teenager named Mabel who uses advanced technology to transfer her consciousness into a robotic animal to explore the secrets of the animal kingdom. Directed by Daniel Chong and featuring the voices of Jon Hamm and Bobby Moynihan, it makes for light holiday family viewing. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:00).

Where to watch? All the aforementioned films are available starting today at major theaters across Cairo, such as Vox Cinemas (City Center Almaza, Mall of Egypt, and Alexandria), City Stars Cinema, Scene Cinema (Cairo Festival City Mall and District 5), and Cima Arkan.

📺 For your home theater

#1- Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man: Return to the world of Birmingham and Tommy Shelby in this long-awaited film that continues the events of the epic series. Set during World War II, Tommy (Cillian Murphy) is forced out of isolation to face his past and present in a decisive battle involving secret missions that will define his family's legacy.

WHERE TO WATCH- The film streams on Netflix tomorrow, Friday. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:40).

#2- Eternity: Craving a fantasy rom-com? Starring Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, and Callum Turner, Eternity is set in an afterlife where everyone is given a short window to choose a partner to spend eternity with. The protagonist faces an impossible choice between her first love who died young and the husband she spent her life with.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can stream Eternity on Apple TV. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:37).

#3- No Other Choice: If you are a fan of Korean cinema — specifically the work of visionary director Park Chan-wook (Oldboy) — do not miss his latest thriller-satire, No Other Choice. The film tells the story of a successful, family-oriented manager who suddenly loses his job. Rather than surrendering to despair and debt, he devises an absurd plan to land his new dream job: eliminating all potential competitors one by one.

WHERE TO WATCH- No Other Choice is streaming on OSN+. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 1:49).

#4- Imperfect Women: Craving a high-stakes limited series? Imperfect Women stars Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington in a gripping story exploring the complexities of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal among a group of women. As events escalate, many buried secrets come to light. The first two episodes premiered yesterday, Wednesday, making it a perfect addition to your holiday watchlist.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can stream Imperfect Women on Apple TV. Watch the trailer on YouTube (watch, runtime: 2:21).

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