Why did How To Train Your Dragon star Gerard Butler say Saudi Arabia is opening up to the world?

During his recent visit to Riyadh for the regional premiere of How To Train Your Dragon, Gerard Butler expressed admiration for Saudi Arabia’s transformation, calling it a “mystical and mysterious” place that’s now “being opened up to the world.” His appearance wasn’t just a promotional stop—Butler genuinely praised the nation’s growing film industry, its warm reception, and his filming experience in AlUla for the action film Kandahar. With cinemas only reopening in 2018 as part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s rapid shift into an entertainment hub is drawing attention globally. What do you think about Saudi Arabia’s cultural evolution and its rising place in world cinema? Share your thoughts!

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