Saudi Arabia Opens PlayMaker Studios at Qiddiya as 'Unbroken Sword' Begins Pre-Production

Overview

• The state-of-the-art campus outside Riyadh spans more than 50 acres with two purpose-built soundstages, backlots, workshops, offices, and on-site amenities.
• Construction is underway on two additional soundstages for 2026, with plans to add post-production, visual effects, volumetric, and music facilities.
• Pre-production on the historical epic 'Unbroken Sword' is underway with more than 200 crew on site, and principal photography is scheduled for early 2026.
• Director Alik Sakharov is attached to the film, which is produced by Sela and sponsored by the General Entertainment Authority and Riyadh Season.
• PlayMaker offers streamlined access to Saudi Arabia’s 40% production rebate and is part of Qiddiya, a PIF-financed giga project that will include a Six Flags park, a Formula One-grade racetrack, and the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium for 2034 World Cup use.