Saudi Arabia had a starring role in several productions for Hollywood, Bollywood and Middle East cinema. Here are six movies that were shot in the Kingdom.
Six films shot in Saudi Arabia
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‘Riverman’
NEOM is to host the filming of the upcoming Hollywood thriller “Riverman,” a high-impact action feature written and directed by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and director Terry George.
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‘Kandahar’
Hollywood star Gerard Butler’s upcoming action thriller “Kandahar,” set for release on May 26, was shot in AIUla region.
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‘The Matchmaker’
Netflix’s Saudi psychological thriller “The Matchmaker,” which stars actors Hussam Alharthy, Nour Al-Khadra and Reem Al-Habib, was also shot in AlUla.
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‘Dunki’
Saudi Arabia did not just attract US production houses — Bollywood filmmakers also have their eyes on the Kingdom. “Dunki,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, is also being filmed in NEOM.
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‘Cherry’
Scenes from the 2021 US movie “Cherry,” directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, were shot in AlUla and Riyadh. It was a first for Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with Film AlUla.
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‘Desert Warrior’
In 2021, British director and screenwriter Rupert Wyatt’s “Desert Warrior” was filmed in NEOM and Tabuk. The action-filled feature was a partnership between MBC Studios, US-based JB Pictures and AGC Studios.
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