Top 10 Best-Selling Films at the Saudi Box Office in the First Half of 2024

The Saudi Film Commission has revealed the top 10 best-selling films at the Saudi box office during the first half of 2024. Among the list, four Egyptian films stood out, with “Welad Rizk 3” starring Ahmed Ezz ranking fifth, earning over 23 million riyals from 480.6 thousand tickets sold.

Films That Made the Cut

The list also included “A Break of Delicious Moments” starring Hesham Maged, which came in sixth place, with 22.7 million riyals earned from approximately 459 thousand tickets. “Abu Nasb” starring Mohamed Imam ranked eighth, with 15.5 million riyals earned from 285 thousand tickets, while “Journey 404” starring Mona Zaki earned 12.4 million riyals from 225 thousand tickets.

Cinema Industry Trends

According to a report by Asharq Bloomberg, cinema ticket sales revenues in Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2024 amounted to 421.8 million riyals ($112.4 million). The report highlights the reduction in ticket prices and government incentives to increase cinema activity.

Incentives and Ticket Prices

As part of the Kingdom’s efforts to increase the number of cinemas and reduce ticket prices, the government announced a package of incentives in April. Cinema license prices range between 84% and 96%. Currently, ticket prices range between 50 and 55 riyals (approximately 14 US dollars), down from about 85 riyals. However, ticket prices are still higher than those in other Gulf countries, such as Oman (9 dollars) and Qatar (12 dollars).

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Conclusion

The Saudi film industry is experiencing a resurgence, with Egyptian films performing well at the box office. The government’s initiatives to reduce ticket prices and increase cinema activity are paying off, with cinema revenues reaching new heights.

FAQs

Q: What are the top 10 best-selling films at the Saudi box office?
A: The top 10 best-selling films include four Egyptian films, led by “Welad Rizk 3” starring Ahmed Ezz.

Q: What is the total cinema ticket sales revenue in Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2024?
A: The total cinema ticket sales revenue in Saudi Arabia during the first half of 2024 amounts to 421.8 million riyals ($112.4 million).

Q: What is the current range of cinema ticket prices in Saudi Arabia?
A: The current range of cinema ticket prices in Saudi Arabia is between 50 and 55 riyals (approximately 14 US dollars), down from about 85 riyals.

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