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Saudi Comedy 'Alzarfa' Hits $2.4M in Debut Weekend!

7/8/2025

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Saudi action-comedy "Alzarfa: Escape from Hanhounia Hell" has taken the box office by storm, raking in $2.4 million from 184,000 viewers in its debut weekend. The film, directed by Abdullah Majed, follows three unlikely heroes on a wild heist that spirals into a chaotic prison break, leaving audiences in stitches and craving more.

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Saudi action-comedy "Alzarfa: Escape from Hanhounia Hell" has taken the box office by storm, raking in $2.4 million from 184,000 viewers in its debut weekend. The film, directed by Abdullah Majed, follows three unlikely heroes on a wild heist that spirals into a chaotic prison break, leaving audiences in stitches and craving more.