Saudi movie productions have loved a powerful 12 months on the native field workplace, notching up over 14% share of cinema takings up to now, in accordance with new figures from box-office analyst Comscore.
Three Saudi options — heist caper Alzarfa: Escape From Hanhounia Hell, comedy sequel Shabab El Bomb 2 and drama Hobal — sit within the high 10 chart of all releases for the 12 months to November 30.
Alzarfa is third with earnings of $8.2m (SAR30.6m), solely behind Hollywood hits F1: The Film on $10.4m (SAR39.1m) and Lilo & Sew on $9.8m (SAR36.8m). Shabab El Bomb 2 ranks fourth with $7.4m (SAR27.7m). Hobal, which world premiered at Pink Sea final 12 months, is fifth with $6.6m (SAR24.6m).
Different robust performing Saudi titles embrace Essaf ($5m/SAR18.9m) and Siwar ($2.9m/SAR10.9m). Saudi options have collectively grossed $32.7m (SAR122.6m) in 2025 up to now, equal to a 14.2% box-office share.
This compares favourably with extra mature markets outdoors Hollywood, however is especially spectacular provided that the Saudi business is only a few years previous.
Earlier robust performers from the Kingdom embrace 2022 hit Sattar and 2023 thriller Mandoob however these had been remoted circumstances.
“Audiences are embracing tales that talk on to their experiences; producers and exhibitors are investing extra. The result’s a pipeline of homegrown movies that may chart dependable run-rates,” mentioned Nathan Gilligan, senior operations supervisor at field workplace specialist Comscore.
