Top 5 grossing movies of all time in Saudi Arabia 2023

In 2023, Egyptian productions Bahebek and Waafet Regala emerged as two of the top five highest-grossing movies of all time in Saudi Arabia. Bahebek slightly edged out Waafet Regala in box office numbers. The only locally produced film to make the list was Sattar. Except for the top two highest-grossing movies, which were in English, the remaining entries were all in Arabic.Film industry in Saudi ArabiaThe cinema industry in Saudi Arabia witnessed its initial opening in 2018, attracting investors and subsequently driving a surge in revenue in recent years. Saudi Arabia’s top 5 grossing movies in 2023, led by Oppenheimer, generated almost 35 million U.S. dollars. In 2021, the Saudi Arabian film industry had a size of 238 million, with projections suggesting a quadruple growth by the end of the decade. Simultaneously, the number of movie screens is expected to increase fivefold during the same period, indicating a promising trajectory for the industry's expansion.Saudi Arabia’s entertainment revolutionEntertainment in Saudi Arabia has undergone a significant transformation, in alignment with its Vision 2030 initiative aimed at diversifying the economy. Saudi Arabia has injected billions of dollars into the entertainment sector, fostering its rapid growth. In connection with this investment, the country has also relaxed visa requirements for numerous countries, facilitating access for tourists and visitors. The public's response to the impact of the new visa regulations on the country’s entertainment industry has been overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the surge in number of entertainment events in 2019. These events encompassed a wide selection of programs, including sports, festivals, and online entertainment.

于2023年，埃及制作的影片《巴赫贝克》与《瓦菲特·雷加拉》荣登沙特阿拉伯史上票房收入前五名之列，其中《巴赫贝克》略胜《瓦菲特·雷加拉》一筹。唯一上榜的本土电影为《萨塔尔》。除票房收入最高的两部英语电影外，其余均为阿拉伯语电影。沙特阿拉伯的电影产业自2018年首次对外开放以来，吸引了众多投资者，近年来收入持续激增。2023年沙特阿拉伯票房收入最高的五部电影，以《奥本海默》领衔，其总收入接近3500万美元。2021年，沙特电影产业的规模达到2.38亿美元，预计到本世纪末将实现四倍增长。与此同时，电影院银幕数量预计在同一时期将增加五倍，预示着该产业扩张前景广阔。沙特阿拉伯的娱乐革命与旨在多元化经济体的2030年愿景保持一致，沙特阿拉伯已向娱乐产业投入数十亿美元，推动了其快速成长。与此投资相伴随，该国还放宽了众多国家的签证要求，便利了游客和访客的入境。公众对新的签证政策对国家娱乐产业影响的好评如潮，这一点从2019年娱乐活动的激增中可见一斑。这些活动涵盖了广泛的节目，包括体育赛事、节庆活动以及在线娱乐。