The countdown to the launch of Saudi’s first cinema is getting close.

It was announced in October last year that cinemas are coming back to Saudi very soon and ever since there has been a lot of hype.

Well, now that the first movie screening is just days away, here are some interesting things you should know about Saudi’s first cinema

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1.The cinema is going to be operates by one of the world’s largest film companies, AMC Theatres.

Around 40 cinemas are to open in 15 cities over the next five years.

2. The cinemas will not require men and women to sit separately

According to sources.

3. Annual ticket sales are expected to be as high as US$ 1 Billion

Making this one of the largest cinema markets in the Gulf region.

4. The building in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District was originally intended as a concert hall

It contains about 600 leather seats, orchestra and balcony levels and marble bathrooms.

5. And, of course, Black Panther, will be the first movie to play in Saudi in decades

April 18!