The Saudi cinema market
Local box office report
Local and international films
Last updated: 19 August 2026
Local box office over the years
| Year | Films screened | Tickets | Revenue (Saudi riyals) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 318 | 4,622,623 | Saudi riyals 300,202,248 |
| 2020 | 279 | 6,926,594 | Saudi riyals 465,036,856 |
| 2021 | 392 | 13,387,286 | Saudi riyals 896,230,545 |
| 2022 | 488 | 14,896,106 | Saudi riyals 941,509,366 Highest |
| 2023 | 437 | 17,700,334 Highest | Saudi riyals 922,598,335 |
| 2024 | 504 | 17,520,647 | Saudi riyals 845,655,943 |
| 2026* | Not available | 14,140,000 | Saudi riyals 706,400,000 |
| Total | 2,418 | 89,193,590 | Saudi riyals 5,077,633,293 |
- * 2026: To 19 August 2026 (source: فاصلة)
- Total: the sum of 2019–2024، 2026; 2026 partial.
- The films total adds up the years: a film counts once in every year it screened.