Saudi film Al-Qayd earned more than 2 million riyals in cinemas

Saudi film Al-Qayd earned more than 2 million riyals from cinema screenings in 2025, selling over 61,000 tickets.

Set in 1920 in northern Saudi Arabia, the film follows Saud as he pursues the highwayman Rimah and his men to avenge people he has lost.

Its story asks whether revenge brings justice or deepens loss, a familiar theme in films around the world.

Director Hussam Al-Hulwa uses the harsh desert and mountain landscapes of the Neom and Tabuk regions to create striking pursuit scenes.

Critics describe the film as a notable visual achievement in Saudi cinema, even though its script and some actors' performances are seen as weaker.

The story also questions whether Saud can turn back when revenge risks harming others.

The film is presented as a significant step for Saudi filmmaking, with its visual strengths standing out despite limits in its writing and performances.