Yaffo Tales 2 Premieres, Bringing Beloved Characters Back to the Big Screen
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
The sequel "Yaffo Tales 2" premiered at Cinema City Glilot on Sunday, with a nationwide theatrical release scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2026. Directed by Arik Lubetzki and Mati Harari, the film is based on stories by author Menachem Talmi and features a large ensemble cast. The movie revisits the familiar Yaffo characters and the nostalgic atmosphere of the city, continuing their adventures with humor and comedic situations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- "Yaffo Tales 2" premiered Sunday and opens in theaters October 22, 2026.
- The film is a sequel based on the stories of author Menachem Talmi.
- Arik Lubetzki and Mati Harari directed and co-wrote the screenplay.
- The movie features a large cast including Uri Gabriel and Moti Ben Yishai.
- It aims to capture the nostalgic atmosphere and characters of old Yaffo.
The ensemble cast of "Yaffo Tales 2" gathered for a festive premiere at Cinema City Glilot on Sunday. The film, a sequel based on the stories of author Menachem Talmi, is set to be released in theaters nationwide on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Directed by Arik Lubetzki and Mati Harari, the movie reunites the familiar Yaffo gang, featuring actors such as Uri Gabriel, Moti Ben Yishai, Yisrael Atias, Yigal Adika, Orel Tzabari, Shlomi Koriat, Julia Maslavi, Gabi Dan, Chino Almizerk, and Oded Menaster. A large number of guest stars also appear, including Keren Ozen, Meir Tamam, Bari Yehezkel, Haim Zanti, Agam Nava, Amir Zard, Michal Zuckerman, Bat El Mashian, Irad Widman, and Roi Barkin.
"Yaffo Tales 2" is released in the centenary year of author Menachem Talmi, whose stories formed the basis for the films. The new movie continues the adventures of the Yaffo group, bringing back the atmosphere of old Yaffo with its colorful characters, friendships, humor, local slang, and the predicaments that accompany the protagonists. The plot centers on new stories from the group's lives, blending comedic situations, character interactions, and the nostalgic ambiance characteristic of Talmi's writings.
Arik Lubetzki and Mati Harari are credited with directing and screenwriting, and they also co-produced the film. Yishai Nikomrov is the cinematographer, and Liron Amram composed the original music. The film was produced by United King Films and Indi Film Productions, with support from the Rabinovich Foundation for the Arts, the Ministry of Culture and Sport, and other entities.