How Saudi Arabia is Shaping the MENA Film Landscape.

If there’s one thing clear in 2025, it’s that Saudi Arabia’s cinematic ambitions have become a catalyst for regional change. Since reopening its cinemas in 2018, the Kingdom has rapidly grown to become a major player. As of 2024, it reported 630 screens across 64 cinemas nationwide.

The pace of growth remains impressive: the cinema sector in 2024 generated SR 845.6 million ($225.4 million) in revenue and sold approximately 17.5 million tickets, according to the Saudi Film Commission. Although slightly lower than peak years, the stability and infrastructure build-out are what matter.

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