Check This: The List Of 2021’s Highest Grossing Movies In Saudi Cinemas Is Out
Cinemas are a new thing here but Saudi Arabia’s last year’s cinema ticket revenues show that Saudi Arabia has solidified its position as the Middle East’s biggest market raking in a HUGE $238 million in 2021. That’s a 95% increase from last year’s total reports Zawya.
The UAE was the number two in the Middle East bringing in box office revenues totaling a sizeable $130 million.
Let’s dive straight into the top movies that set the cash counters ringing in Saudi Arabia.
Wa’fet Regala ” A Stand Worthy of Men,” an Egyptian comedy film, came in first with almost $15 million in box office revenue. For Saudi Arabia, this is an all-time high.
I rated A Stand Worthy of Men (wa’fet regala) (2021) 10/10 #IMDb pic.twitter.com/wVjOus90Bx
— وَعد (@iWaadKhalid) March 9, 2021
Spider-Man Fever reached Saudi Arabia too as it came at number 2 with ticket collections of $11.2 million. It recorded a huge $5.1 million on the opening weekend alone.
Spider-Man: No Way Home is also #1 of all-time in Mexico ($33.3 million), Brazil ($18.6 million), Argentina ($7.1 million), Saudi Arabia ($5.1 million), Ecuador ($3.8 million), Ukraine ($2.5 million) and Turkey ($1.5 million).
He’s your Friendly Global #SpiderMan!
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) December 20, 2021
Emma Stone starrer Cruella landed in third place, registering a sizeable $9.1 million.
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Guy Ritchie’s action flick Wrath of Man earned $8.3 million clinching the 4th position.
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Seeing the box office revenues here all we can say is that cinemas are here to stay, even in the age of Netflix.
