The Legend of Maula Jatt marks milestone with China release

The announcement was made by director Bilal Lashari.

LAHORE: Pakistan and China have taken a significant step in strengthening cultural ties, as the blockbuster film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ is set to be released in China on May 21.

The announcement was made by director Bilal Lashari, who shared the news alongside a Chinese-dubbed trailer of the film, marking a major milestone for Pakistani cinema.

This is the first time a major Pakistani film has secured a prominent place in China’s limited foreign film market, reflecting growing interest in cross-border cultural exchange between the two countries.

🇵🇰 🇨🇳 ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ has broken into one of the most exclusive film quotas in the world — the first Pakistani film ever to do so.
In cinemas across China from May 21, 2026.
A huge moment for Pakistani cinema, and a new door opening for our stories on the world stage. pic.twitter.com/SU0c6uAF4j

— Bilal Lashari (@blashari) May 9, 2026

Released in 2022, ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ is widely regarded as Pakistan’s most expensive and highest-grossing film to date.

The movie achieved significant international success, earning millions of dollars worldwide and gaining recognition beyond South Asia.

The upcoming Chinese release is being seen as an important development for Pakistan’s film industry, potentially opening doors for wider distribution of Pakistani cinema in global markets.