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Broadcast Pro
04-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Saudi films cross $26.66m at box office in 2025
According to the Saudi Film Commission, eight local films accounted for 19% of this year's total box office revenue. Saudi Arabia's film industry has surpassed $26.66m in box office revenue since the start of 2025, underscoring the sector's accelerating growth and the rising popularity of locally produced content. The Saudi Film Commission reported that eight Saudi films have captured 19% of the total box office share this year, a milestone reflecting growing audience confidence in domestic cinema. The top-performing local titles contributing to this surge include Shabab Al-Bomb 2, Hobal, Al-Zarfa, Is'af, Fakhr Al-Suwaidi, Leil Nahar, Saifi and Tashwish. Among these, Al-Zarfa stood out prominently during the week of July 13–19, earning $6.02m in ticket sales, placing it just behind the Hollywood release F1 The Movie, which led the box office with $7.01m. That week saw overall cinema ticket sales in the Kingdom reach $6.93m, with international films such as Superman and Egypt's Ahmed and Ahmed following in third and fourth place, grossing $2.05m and $0.93m, respectively. The growing box office success of Saudi films marks a significant step forward for the Kingdom's cultural and entertainment landscape, reflecting both the increasing quality of local productions and their resonance with audiences at home.
CairoScene
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Egyptian Comedy 'Siko Siko' is the Top Grossing Film in Saudi This May
Marvel's 'Thunderbolts', Saudi action-comedy 'Is'af' and horror sensation 'Sinners' also top the list of top-grossing films. Egyptian comedy 'Siko Siko' topped Saudi Arabia's box office for the first week of May 2025, surpassing major international contenders like Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' and 'Sinners'. According to figures shared by Turki Al Alshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, cinemas across the Kingdom generated SAR 20.7 million in revenue from 417,500 tickets sold across 48 films. The weekly chart reflects a diverse blend of regional and global titles, with Siko Siko claiming the top spot with SAR 3.6 million. Siko Siko | Egypt (SAR 3.6 million) Directed by Omar El Mohandes and written by Mohamed El Dabbah, this Egyptian comedy stars Taha Desouky, Essam Omar, Khaled El Sawy, Basem Samra, and Tara Emad. The film follows a series of absurd misadventures and has quickly become a regional box office favourite. Thunderbolts | USA (SAR 3.5 million) The 36th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is directed by Jake Schreier and penned by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo. It features Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, David Harbour, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in a story that unites anti-heroes and villains under a government-sanctioned task force. Is'af | Saudi Arabia (SAR 3.2 million) A local action-comedy directed by Colin Teague and co-written by Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj and Alberto Lopez. Starring Al-Hajjaj and Mohammed Al-Qahtani, the film centres on an emergency response unit entangled in chaotic urban missions. Shabab Al Bomb 2 | Saudi Arabia (SAR 1.4 million) This sequel to the popular comedy premiered during Eid Al-Fitr. Directed by Hazem Fouda and written by Abdullah Al-Waleedi and Ahmed Al-Zahrani, the film stars Faisal Al-Issa and continues the misadventures of a close-knit group of friends. Sinners | USA (SAR 1.4 million) Directed by Ryan Coogler, this supernatural horror-musical is set in 1930s Mississippi. The film stars Michael B. Jordan and Hailee Steinfeld as twin brothers caught in the web of a vampiric mystery steeped in Southern Gothic lore. The Accountant 2 | USA (SAR 1.3 million) Gavin O'Connor returns to direct the sequel to the 2016 thriller. Written by Bill Dubuque, the film reunites Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, and J.K. Simmons, with newcomer Daniella Pineda, in a story about mathematical genius and covert crime. Until Dawn | USA (SAR 1.3 million) Based on the 2015 video game, this survival horror film is directed by David F. Sandberg and written by Gary Dauberman and Blair Butler. A group of friends must escape a deadly time loop in a snowy mountain lodge. Cast includes Ella Rubin, Michael Cimino, and Peter Stormare reprising his role from the game. A Minecraft Movie | USA (SAR 1.2 million) Directed by Jared Hess, this fantasy comedy adaptation stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Danielle Brooks, Emma Myers, and Sebastian Hansen. It follows four misfits teaming up with a legendary crafter to stop a destructive force from consuming their pixelated world. Fakhr Al-Suwaidi | Saudi Arabia (SAR 1.1 million) A satirical comedy directed by Hesham Fathi and Abdullah Bamajboor. The story follows a high school principal, played by Yassin Ghazawi, whose attempt to modernise curriculum with a "Modern Sharia Class" leads to unexpected chaos. Also stars Fahad Al-Mutairi. A Working Man | USA (SAR 446.7 thousand) An action thriller by David Ayer, co-written with Sylvester Stallone and based on 'Levon's Trade' by Chuck Dixon. Jason Statham plays a former operative drawn back into a violent underworld. Despite mixed reviews, the film has grossed nearly USD 100 million worldwide.
