"Shabab Al-Bomb 2" is a smashing success that puts Saudi cinema at the forefront.

After the huge success of the first film, "Shabab Al-Bomb 2" confirmed its dominance during Eid Al-Fitr 2025, achieving record sales of over one million tickets, outperforming international films from Hollywood and Bollywood.

An unprecedented Saudi cinematic achievement

The film's star, Faisal Al-Essa, expressed his pride in this achievement, saying, "Thank God, today is the second Eid, and we are the best-selling film. Audiences want content that reflects their lives, and if Saudis gain their trust, they will be able to surpass any international content."

Story and acting are completely different from the series.

Although the film is titled "Shabab Al-Bomb," Faisal Al-Essa emphasized that it has a distinct identity, independent from the series, noting that the story, characters, script, and direction are all completely new. For his part, actor Mohammed Al-Dosari, who continued his character from the series to the film, explained that the work is distinguished by a different style, whether in terms of filming locations, performance, or script, saying in his funny way: "I'm the one who gets screwed in the end, and all the problems fall on my head!"

Supporting promising Saudi talents

The film wasn't limited to the series' stars alone, but also provided a number of young Saudi talents with the opportunity to make their acting debuts. Mohammed Al-Fahri, who played the gang's assistant, described the experience as amazing despite its difficulty, saying, "Filming was exhausting, but the end result made us forget the fatigue." Mohammed Sari, meanwhile, emphasized that the film "exceeded expectations," expressing his happiness at having his first acting opportunity. For his part, Mansour Awad emphasized the importance of supporting local talent, asserting, “The Saudi people are brimming with talent that should be showcased to the world.” Actor Orouj also expressed his gratitude for the opportunity the film provided him, while Mohammed Khalifa confidently bet on the film’s success, saying, “This is the best Gulf film ever!”