In order to satisfy film viewers' tastes, MBC has taken a special interest in broadcasting what many call the "seventh art", that is, the art of cinema. It shows a wide variety of celebrated Arabic and international movies. In addition a number of specialised cinema programmes have been produced by MBC keeping viewers up-to-date with the latest news and gossip from the international film industry. Frank and open interviews with international stars makes for compulsive viewing.

MBC is also proud to cover Arabic film festivals such as in Cairo, Qatar and Damascus, as well as the international film festivals like the Oscars, Cannes, Venice, Berlin and London.