Desert Warrior, a $150 million Saudi-funded action movie starring Anthony Mackie, opened to one of the worst box office debuts in history with just $472,111 from 1,010 North American theaters. This failure highlights the risks for filmmakers and investors attempting to break into Western markets through high-budget productions that struggle to connect with audiences. The flop may signal a potential reevaluation of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to compete in Hollywood.
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