Love, Friendship and Timing come together in Netflix’s ‘Love in Slow Motion’

Manal Saleh

Premiering July 23, 2026, exclusively on Netflix

What if life had its own timeline for love?

Netflix launches the first look at its upcoming Arabic romantic comedy, Love in Slow Motion, set to premiere on July 23rd, 2026. Starring Nour Al Ghandoor, Ali Kakooli, Fatima Alshereef, Noha Nabil, and Shoug AlHadi, the film is a heartfelt story about friendship, timing and the unexpected turns life can take along the way.

Blending romance, comedy and heart, Love in Slow Motion follows Haya (Nour Al Ghandoor) as she navigates relationships, family expectations, and her life alongside her best friend, Jawad (Ali Kakooli), whom she has kept in the friend zone for years. As life unfolded in unexpected ways, Haya’s world turned upside down, forcing her to confront feelings she never expected.

The film also marks the acting debut of Noha Nabil, who stars as Zeina. 

Produced by Jamal Sannan and Eagle Films, directed by Elie El Semaan, and written by Eyad Saleh, Love in Slow Motion marks Eagle Film’s third collaboration with Netflix in the Arabic rom-com genre.

Love in Slow Motion premieres globally on Netflix on July 23, 2026.

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