Saudi Thriller ‘7 Dogs’ Starring Monica Bellucci as Trafficker of a Lethal New Drug Called Pink Lady Scores Stellar Arabic Box Office Opening

While '7 Dogs' is clicking with local audiences, experts say it's doubtful the pricey film will end up making a profit. There is currently no international distributor in place.

By Nick Vivarelli

Nick Vivarelli

International Correspondent

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Saudi action thriller “7 Dogs” about a global crime syndicate that is trafficking a lethal new drug called Pink Lady across the Middle East – and stars Monica Bellucci as Giulia Leoni, the head of the mobsters’ distribution network – has scored an impressive more than $7 million first frame across the Middle East and North Africa, making it among top local bows ever for an Arabic film.

The catchy action movie directed by Belgian and Moroccan directorial duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah –whose 2020 blockbuster “Bad Boys For Life” is the highest grossing film in the “Bad Boys” franchise –drew Arabic audiences en-masse during the May 28-31 weekend during the Eid Muslim holiday period, according to figures from Comscore and other box office compilers.

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