• The Greta Gerwig film will also release in Bahrain on the same date

Arab News

DUBAI: Good news for movie fans in Saudi Arabia. After the announcement that “Barbie” will release in the UAE on Aug. 10, it has now been confirmed that the film — starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling in the lead roles as Barbie and Ken — will also release in theaters across Saudi Arabia on the same date. The film also has the green light to release in Bahrain.

On Sunday evening, Saudi entertainment platform MovSto tweeted that “Barbie” will be showing in the Kingdom, adding that the release date may only a few days away.

However, by Monday afternoon, multiplexes like Vox Cinemas began listing “Barbie” on their ticket booking portals, with shows beginning from Aug. 10 and tickets now available for purchase.

The film, directed by Greta Gerwig, has been doing well in the US and international markets, making Gerwig the first woman to surpass the $1 billion benchmark as a solo director.

“Barbie” officially made $1.031 billion globally over its first three weekends. The film is now the second-biggest studio feature of 2023, following “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”