Eid Al-Fitr Film Revenues: “Barshamha” Leads with £56 Million

The Egyptian box office is reporting strong numbers for the Eid al-Fitr holiday film season, with Mohamed Saad’s action-comedy “Barshamha” leading the pack. As of Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 – the third day of Eid – “Barshamha” has earned 56,876,132 Egyptian pounds, according to data from Cinema Track, a company that monitors ticket sales in Egypt. The film’s success signals a robust start to the post-Ramadan cinematic period, a traditionally competitive time for Egyptian films.

A Clear Leader Emerges

“Barshamha” isn’t just topping the charts; it’s creating a significant gap between itself and the competition. The film drew 183,480 viewers across 98 cinemas on Sunday alone, generating 23,204,862 Egyptian pounds in revenue. “Eigy Best,” a crime thriller, secured the second position with 7,687,467 Egyptian pounds and 65,221 viewers across 89 cinemas. Trailing behind is “Family Business,” starring Mohamed Saad and Ghada Adel, which earned 3,188,067 Egyptian pounds with 24,986 attendees in 55 theaters. The difference in performance is notable, suggesting “Barshamha” has captured a significant share of the Eid holiday audience.

The overall box office for Sunday, March 22nd, reached 34,080,396 Egyptian pounds, with a total of 273,687 viewers. This indicates a healthy appetite for cinema during the holiday period. You can find more information about Egyptian cinema releases at Renaissance Cinemas Blog.

Breaking Down the Numbers: From Eid Eve to Day Three

The competitive landscape began to take shape on Thursday, March 19th, the eve of Eid al-Fitr. “Barshamha” started strong with 2,305,791 Egyptian pounds (15,732 viewers), followed by “Eigy Best” at 1,023,433 Egyptian pounds (7,549 viewers), and “Family Business” with 284,854 Egyptian pounds (1,940 viewers). The numbers then surged on Friday, March 20th – the first day of Eid – with “Barshamha” reaching 12,314,274 Egyptian pounds (92,490 viewers), “Eigy Best” at 4,243,803 Egyptian pounds (34,925 viewers), and “Family Business” at 1,835,410 Egyptian pounds (15,255 viewers). Saturday, March 21st, continued the upward trend: “Barshamha” earned 19,051,205 Egyptian pounds (147,501 viewers), “Eigy Best” brought in 7,013,259 Egyptian pounds (59,063 viewers), and “Family Business” secured 2,547,153 Egyptian pounds (20,785 viewers).

Mohamed Saad’s Dual Presence

The performance of “Family Business” is particularly captivating given that it also stars Mohamed Saad, the lead actor in the top-performing “Barshamha.” While “Family Business” is attracting audiences, it’s doing so at a significantly lower rate than its competitor. This suggests that the appeal of “Barshamha” extends beyond Saad’s star power, potentially driven by the film’s genre or marketing. “Family Business” is being described as a strong Eid al-Fitr comedy, as noted by Renaissance Cinemas, but it hasn’t yet translated into comparable box office success.

The Broader Eid al-Fitr Film Season

The Eid al-Fitr film season is a crucial period for the Egyptian film industry, often seeing the release of major productions and the return of established stars. This year’s season is already proving to be highly competitive, with “Barshamha” setting a strong pace. The competition is taking place across Egyptian cinemas, as highlighted in a guide by Cairo 360, which details the range of films available to audiences. The season is expected to continue drawing crowds as the Eid holiday progresses.

What’s Next for the Eid Box Office?

With several days of the Eid holiday still remaining, it’s likely that these numbers will continue to climb. Industry analysts will be closely watching to see if “Barshamha” can maintain its lead and whether “Eigy Best” or “Family Business” can close the gap. The coming days will provide a clearer picture of the overall success of the Eid al-Fitr film season and the performance of each individual title. The official list of all Eid al-Fitr 2026 movies can be found on YouTube here.