Once Upon A Time In The Middle East (欢迎来龙餐馆) (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $494,681 | Details |
| International Box Office | $320,978,460 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $321,473,141 | |
| OpusData ID: 821810100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Xu Fu, a chef from Northeast China, heads to the Middle East to work at a Chi-nese restaurant. Carrying his wok, he hopes to support his family and pay off his debts. He partners with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng : Xu Fu handles the cooking, while Ma Junsheng takes care of guests. Together, they turn the little‑known Dragon Restaurant into a thriving spot. War soon breaks out, and local conditions quickly turn dangerous. Different armed groups clash across the region. What will happen to Xu Fu? Can Dragon Restaurant survive amid the chaos of war?
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $214,199 (43.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.31 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 126 opening theaters/126 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $494,681 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 9th, 2026 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Once Upon A Time In The Middle East |
| International Releases: | August 11th, 2026 (Limited) (China)
September 11th, 2026 (Limited), released as Once Upon A Time In The Middle East (Australia) September 11th, 2026 (Limited), released as Once Upon A Time In The Middle East (New Zealand) |
| Running Time: | 141 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Prologue |
| Plot point: | Child Soldier, Death of a Son or Daughter, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Falsely Accused, Food, Immigration, Non-Chronological, Orphan, Presumed Dead, Prison, Restaurants, Suicide Bomber, Terrorism, War |
| Subgenre: | War Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | - | $214,199 | 126 | $1,700 | $214,199 | 1 | |
| Oct 16, 2026 | - | $71,420 | -67% | 23 | $3,105 | $413,760 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | - | $13,317 | 7 | $1,902 | $494,681 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 20 | $342,340 | 126 | $2,717 | $342,340 | 1 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9/11/2026 | $164,427 | 39 | 39 | 0 | $407,767 | 10/26/2026 | |||
| China | 8/11/2026 | $63,277,309 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $320,522,559 | 11/6/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 9/11/2026 | $23,581 | 24 | 24 | 0 | $48,134 | 9/21/2026 | |||
| International Total | $320,978,460 | 11/6/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Shen Teng | Xu Fu | |
| Jiang Qiming | Ma Junsheng | |
| Omar Sherif | Seif |
Production and Technical Credits
| Muye Wen | Director | |
| Muye Wen | Screenwriter | |
| Lang Qunli | Screenwriter | |
| Zhong Wei | Screenwriter | |
| Muye Wen | Producer | |
| Hao Ning | Executive Producer | |
| Wang Boxue | Cinematographer | |
| Huang Chao | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Xu Fu, a chef from Northeast China, heads to the Middle East to work at a Chi-nese restaurant. Carrying his wok, he hopes to support his family and pay off his debts. He partners with restaurant manager Ma Junsheng : Xu Fu handles the cooking, while Ma Junsheng takes care of guests. Together, they turn the little‑known Dragon Restaurant into a thriving spot. War soon breaks out, and local conditions quickly turn dangerous. Different armed groups clash across the region. What will happen to Xu Fu? Can Dragon Restaurant survive amid the chaos of war?
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $214,199 (43.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.31 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 0.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 126 opening theaters/126 max. theaters, 1.2 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $494,681 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | October 9th, 2026 (Limited) by Well Go USA, released as Once Upon A Time In The Middle East |
| International Releases: | August 11th, 2026 (Limited) (China)
September 11th, 2026 (Limited), released as Once Upon A Time In The Middle East (Australia) September 11th, 2026 (Limited), released as Once Upon A Time In The Middle East (New Zealand) |
| Running Time: | 141 minutes |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Prologue |
| Plot point: | Child Soldier, Death of a Son or Daughter, Death of a Spouse or Fiancée / Fiancé, Falsely Accused, Food, Immigration, Non-Chronological, Orphan, Presumed Dead, Prison, Restaurants, Suicide Bomber, Terrorism, War |
| Subgenre: | War Drama |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | - | $214,199 | 126 | $1,700 | $214,199 | 1 | |
| Oct 16, 2026 | - | $71,420 | -67% | 23 | $3,105 | $413,760 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | - | $13,317 | 7 | $1,902 | $494,681 | 4 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | 20 | $342,340 | 126 | $2,717 | $342,340 | 1 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 9/11/2026 | $164,427 | 39 | 39 | 0 | $407,767 | 10/26/2026 | |||
| China | 8/11/2026 | $63,277,309 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $320,522,559 | 11/6/2026 | |||
| New Zealand | 9/11/2026 | $23,581 | 24 | 24 | 0 | $48,134 | 9/21/2026 | |||
| International Total | $320,978,460 | 11/6/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Shen Teng | Xu Fu | |
| Jiang Qiming | Ma Junsheng | |
| Omar Sherif | Seif |
Production and Technical Credits
| Muye Wen | Director | |
| Muye Wen | Screenwriter | |
| Lang Qunli | Screenwriter | |
| Zhong Wei | Screenwriter | |
| Muye Wen | Producer | |
| Hao Ning | Executive Producer | |
| Wang Boxue | Cinematographer | |
| Huang Chao | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.