7 Dogs: USD 40m Saudi Arabian-Egyptian film, with Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, releases teaser
His Excellency, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Advisor Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Sheikh, recently launched, via his official account on the X platform, the first teaser video for the highly anticipated action film 7 Dogs, the largest Arab production with a budget of $40 million. Starring Egyptian and Arab cinema stars Karim Abdel Aziz and Ahmed Ezz, it is directed by international directors Bilal Al-Arabi and Adel Falah, who directed the famous action film Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The film is based on an original story by His Excellency Advisor Turki Al-Sheikh and the Big Time team, and the screenplay and dialogue are by Mohammed Al-Dabbah.
The events of the movie 7 Dogs revolve around the skilled Interpol officer Khaled Al-Azzazi, who succeeds in arresting the dangerous criminal Gali Abu Daoud, a member of a secret global criminal organisation called 7 Dogs. After a year in prison, the organisation returns to its criminal activities, especially in distributing a powerful drug known as Pink Lady in the Middle East. This forces Khaled, who knows the organisation inside out, to co-operate with Ghali on a secret mission that takes them to several cities around the world, to expose the remaining members of the organisation, and prevent the drug from reaching Arab streets. Despite the differences and challenges between Khaled and Ghali, they realise that their co-operation is the key to completing this mission, forming an exceptional duo that combines cunning, intelligence, and competitiveness.
Along with A-list stars Ahmed Ezz and Karim Abdel Aziz, the film brings together an international ensemble cast including Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, The Mandalorian), Italian Monica Bellucci (The Matrix Reloaded), Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, German-Chinese martial arts expert Max Huang (Mortal Kombat), alongside stars Tara Emad (The Blue Elephant 2) and Sandy Bella (Franklin) as two officers on the Interpol team. Meanwhile, Saudi star Nasser Al Qasabi appears as Major General Nasser, facing off against Egyptian veteran Sayed Ragab as Major General Sabry, promising a cinematic epic that blends Hollywood suspense with an Arab pulse, amidst an unprecedented international cast in the region.
Filming for 7 Dogs began in Riyadh earlier this year, marking the first film to be shot entirely at Big Time Studios, the newest and largest film and drama production facility in the Middle East. These studios offer the latest technology and the most advanced capabilities, giving the film a global cinematic feel. Additionally, key scenes will be shot on Riyadh Boulevard, transforming Riyadh into a global backdrop representing major cities such as Mumbai, Shanghai, and several other global cities, enhancing the film’s epic international appeal.
The film is sponsored by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and Riyadh Season, produced by Sila Productions and executive produced by Black Bear Productions. The screenplay is written by Mohammed Al-Dabbah, known for his successful works such as Ruby House. The film is being produced by Evan Atkinson, who has directed acclaimed works such as The Covenant and The Gentlemen.
Robrecht Heyvaert, celebrated for his visually stunning work in Bad Boys: Ride or Die and Ms. Marvel, leads the project as Director of Photography. Paul Kirby, known for his exceptional production design on Kingsman: The Secret Service and Captain Phillips, brings his visionary talent to the project. Beatrice Giannini, acclaimed for her work on Hannibal and Star Wars, joins forces with Mark Bouman, renowned for Wonka and Bridgerton, as the costume designers. Jacqueline Russon, celebrated for her contributions to Pearl Harbor and The Little Mermaid, is the Hair & Make-Up Designer. Duncan Capp, known for his groundbreaking SFX work on Batman Begins, serves as the SFX Supervisor.
The film is sponsored by General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and Riyadh Season and produced by Sela. Production Services by Black Bear. Ivan Atkinson, renowned for his work on The Covenant and The Gentlemen, serves as the producer of the film.
7 Dogs is scheduled to be released in cinemas across the Arab world, and around the world, in late 2025, marking a qualitative shift in Arab cinema.
