A major boom in Saudi films and a notable lead at the box office

Saudi cinema has witnessed a significant boom in recent years, with local film production on the rise and a number of films achieving record box office revenues.

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Perhaps the most recent of these successes is the film “Es’af,” which achieved wide audience attendance, continuing the journey begun by Saudi works that touched the hearts of the audience and succeeded in imposing their presence on the cinematic scene.

Heart-touching drama ambulance Participating in the 11th Saudi Film Festival in Dhahran 2025, the film "Ambulance" presents a human drama through the intersecting stories of two paramedics who face daily challenges between saving lives and dealing with their personal pressures. The film features a star-studded cast including Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj, Basma Daoud, and others. Star: Dream of Wrestling

The film "Is'af" is a continuation of a series of films that have achieved great success in the recent period, most notably: the 2022 film "Star," which topped the box office at the time, thanks to its comedic story about a young man who dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. "Star" received widespread acclaim during its screening at the Red Sea Film Festival, confirming Saudi cinema's ability to blend popular culture with artistic quality. Among the most notable awards this work won was the Best Film award at the Joy Awards 2024.

Star movie The Saudi film "Satar" is produced by Ahmed Moussa. Directed by Abdullah Al-Arak. Starring: Ibrahim Al-Hajjaj, Abdulaziz Al-Shahri, Abdulaziz Al-Mubdal, Shahad Al-Qafari, Ibrahim Al-Khairallah. Screenplay by Ibrahim Al-Khairallah, Ayman Wattar, Osama Al-Fadel, and Wael Al-Saeed.

The story revolves around a young man named Saad, who repeatedly tries to become a professional wrestler until a popular wrestling organization offers him the opportunity to fulfill his passion through an audition in Riyadh. When Saad fails the audition, a wrestling agent offers him a second chance, and they try to use Riyadh's arenas as a platform to reach international fame.

Night Agent: Mysterious Evening Situations As for the 2021 film "The Night Clerk," it presented a gripping dramatic treatment of the story of a night-time delivery man who finds himself in mysterious and dangerous situations. The film, which also participated in the Red Sea Film Festival and other festivals, most notably the Toronto International Film Festival in the Discoveries section and the Rotterdam Arab Film Festival, impressed critics with its realistic performance and skillful direction.

The Night Guard is a Saudi film produced in 2023, directed by Ali Al-Kalthami. Starring Mohammed Al-Dokhi, Mohammed Al-Tuwaiyan, Mohammed Al-Qarawi, Sarah Taiba, Hajar Al-Shammari, and Fahd bin Salem, it is produced by Telfaz 11, with support from the Red Sea International Film Festival Foundation.

The film is a comedy about Fahd Al-Qadhani, a troubled, single man in his thirties, who wanders alone and worried every night in the traffic of Riyadh after losing his affection, his job, and delivering orders; which leads him to abandon his principles.

Bomb Youth: From the Small Screen to the Big Screen The success wasn't limited to drama films; it also extended to popular comedies such as "Shabab El-Bomb," inspired by the popular television series. Despite its lighthearted tone, the film achieved impressive box office numbers, attracting a wide fan base.

"Shabab El-Bomb 2" is a mix of comedy, suspense, and action. The "Shabab El-Bomb" find themselves facing off against a gang of forty thugs, but Amer's courage and determination put the young men in a difficult situation. When Yasser finds a way to get rid of them, Amer has come up with an idea that transforms them from enemies into heroes.

"Shabab Al-Bomb" stars Faisal Al-Essa, Mohammed Al-Dosari, Abdulaziz Al-Fraihi, Salman Al-Muqaiteeb, Muhannad Al-Jumaili, Abdulaziz Barnawi, and Faisal Al-Musaieed. The work is written by Abdullah Al-Walidi and Ahmed Al-Zahrani, and directed by Hazem Fouda.

Grouper H.A.: A true story that ignites the screens In another context, the film "Al Hamour: H.A." (2023) was inspired by a true story; it deals with the life of an economic swindler in the 1990s. The work stood out strongly during its screening at the Red Sea Film Festival, and received praise for the story and artistic treatment.

The film is directed by the creative Saudi director, Abdulelah Al-Qurashi. It is written by Hani Kadour and Omar Bahbari. Starring: Fahad Al-Qahtani, Fatima Al-Banawi, Khairiya Abu Laban, Ali Al-Sharif, Khaled Yaslam, and Ismail Al-Hassan.

Masameer is the first Saudi animated film to achieve popular success. As for the 2020 film "Masameer," the first Saudi animated film to be commercially screened, it achieved unprecedented success in the local animation field. Based on the popular "Masameer" series, the film offers a humorous, critical take on daily life in Saudi Arabia and was also featured at the Red Sea International Film Festival.

The story revolves around a Saudi girl who loves artificial intelligence and robots, and through them she tries to spread goodness around the world. At the same time, three friends—Saad, Saltoh, and Caleb—end up in bad situations and embark on a journey to prove themselves and become superheroes with the aim of fighting corruption.

Born a King: Historical Documentation In the historical field, the film "Born a King" (2019) stood out. It chronicled the journey of King Faisal bin Abdulaziz from his childhood until his visit to Britain, within a dramatic framework that reflects pivotal moments in Saudi history. The film received significant international exposure and contributed to strengthening the global presence of Saudi cinema.

"Shams Al-Ma'arif": A Youthful Adventure The film "Shams Al-Maaref" (2020) also played a prominent role in chronicling the journey of Saudi youth with digital content. In a lively dramatic style, it depicted a group of students' attempts to produce their own film, amidst social and educational challenges. The film opened the Red Sea Film Festival at the time, proving that Saudi cinema is capable of presenting contemporary stories with a modern spirit.

All of these successes confirm that Saudi cinema has become a significant player in the Arab film production equation, with a growing presence at international festivals and a noticeable development in the level of scripts, directing, and performance. All of these things herald a brighter future for the local film industry.