BETH – Riyadh | Thursday, July 24, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority Chairman, H.E. Turki Al Al-Sheikh, announced a major cinematic collaboration between the Authority and the Ministry of Defense to produce a global feature film depicting a true story from the heroic operations of the Saudi Armed Forces.

🔹 The screenplay will be written by renowned Hollywood screenwriter Robert Rodat, best known for penning the Oscar-winning Saving Private Ryan, in a move that reflects Saudi Arabia’s ambition to bring authentic stories of valor to the world through high-quality cinematic art.

🎥 The film is expected to be one of the largest cinematic projects in the Kingdom’s history in terms of both production and content. It will portray real events from the battlefield that highlight the courage and sacrifices of Saudi soldiers in defense of the homeland.

🔍 BETH Analysis:
This collaboration is not merely a cinematic endeavor—it is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader soft power strategy, blending entertainment with national pride and positive narrative export.
Hiring a globally acclaimed writer like Rodat ensures the Saudi message will resonate with international audiences with credibility and emotional impact.

✍️ According to informed sources, the film will be jointly supervised by international producers alongside emerging Saudi talent, and will be shot on location within the Kingdom, in areas that reflect the geographical and symbolic significance of the true story.

📍 The film is expected to premiere in international theaters in 2026, coinciding with national events and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s cultural vision of building an "Arab Hollywood" rooted in strategic ambition.