Premiered June 16, 2018, during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
In the months leading up to the Karmouz War, there had been a surge in militant activity in the Western Desert. Extremist groups, including the Islamic State (ISIS), had been carrying out attacks on Egyptian military outposts and convoys. The Egyptian military had responded with a series of airstrikes and ground operations, but the violence had continued to escalate.
No Surrender: A Look at " Karmouz War " (2018) Released during the 2018 Eid al-Fitr holiday, Karmouz War
The film gained significant attention for casting British martial arts star Scott Adkins , marking a major collaboration between Egyptian cinema and international action stars.