MBC Shahid announced the official premiere date for the fifth season of the series “The Game,” scheduled for April 12th. This comes amidst great anticipation from the Arab audience following the immense success of the previous four seasons.
The platform revealed the news via its official Instagram account, stating: “For everyone asking when the series will start… get ready! Only 11 days left. The fifth season of ‘The Game’ begins on April 12th.”
This new season continues the series’ success in attracting a wide audience thanks to its exciting and surprising plot twists, a balanced blend of comedy, suspense, and continuous character development and conflicts. This heightens the anticipation for discovering the details of the new season and how the story unfolds after the conclusion of the fourth season.
The fifth season features a stellar cast including Chico, Hesham Maged, Mai Kassab, Mirna Gamil, Ahmed Fathy, Mohamed Tharwat, Sami Maghawry, Arfa Abdel Rasoul, and Mohamed Otaka.
Actor Hesham Maged revealed that his commitment to filming the fifth season was the reason for his absence from the 2026 Ramadan season, while actress Mirna Gamil expressed her excitement for the new season.
Meanwhile, Hesham Maged continues his artistic activity during the Eid al-Fitr season, starring in the film “Barshama,” currently showing in theaters. The film has achieved remarkable success and topped the box office charts for the season, reflecting his continued strong presence in both cinema and television.


