Out now in the US. Once Upon a Time in the Middle East opened on 9 October 2026; our review follows once the critics have had their say, usually within two days of release.
Variety
13 October 2026 · Beatrice Loayza
The critic finds the film both politically reprehensible and bafflingly entertaining, making it an uncomfortable but compelling watch. She singles out its lavish food imagery and technical spectacle, while criticizing the artificiality of its brutal wartime scenes.
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