Kandahar

Feature film2023

The first major US action film to shoot in AlUla, Kandahar stars Gerard Butler as a CIA operative evading enemy forces. Director Ric Roman Waugh was drawn to AlUla’s breathtaking landscapes, using them as a dramatic backdrop for the high-stakes thriller.

The production benefited from Saudi Arabia’s cash-back incentives and local crew support, highlighting AlUla’s role as an emerging global filmmaking hub. With Kandahar, AlUla took a major step in establishing itself as a world-class destination for international film productions.