First Saudi Cinema Opens with Popcorn and 'Black Panther'

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19 April 2018 08:34 WIB

A visitor checks out a Lexus car, similar to a one used in the Black Panther film, that is on display outside an invitation-only screening, at the King Abdullah Financial District Theater, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Saudi Arabia held a private screening of the Hollywood blockbuster "Black Panther" Wednesday, to herald the launch of movie theaters that are set to open to the public next month. AP Photo/Amr Nabil

19 April 2018 00:00 WIB

In this Wednesday April 17, 2018 photo, people gather at the King Abdullah Financial District Theater a day ahead of the first public screening of a commercial film in more than 35 years in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A private screening of the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther will herald the launch of movie theaters that are set to open to the public next month. Center for International Communication via AP

19 April 2018 00:00 WIB

A visitor takes pictures of posters of Hollywood movie stars during an invitation-only screening at the King Abdullah Financial District Theater, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Saudi Arabia held a private screening of the Hollywood blockbuster "Black Panther" Wednesday, to herald the launch of movie theaters that are set to open to the public next month. AP Photo/Amr Nabil

19 April 2018 00:00 WIB

Visitors laugh as they attend a cinema theatre at an invitation-only screening, at the King Abdullah Financial District Theater, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Saudi Arabia held a private screening of the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther to herald the launch of movie theaters in the kingdom. AP Photo/Amr Nabil

19 April 2018 00:00 WIB

Visitors wait in front of a "Black Panther" movie banner, during an invitation-only screening, at the King Abdullah Financial District Theater, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Saudi Arabia held a private screening of the Hollywood blockbuster "Black Panther" Wednesday, to herald the launch of movie theaters that are set to open to the public next month. AP Photo/Amr Nabil

19 April 2018 00:00 WIB

Visitors attend a cinema theatre during an invitation-only screening, at the King Abdullah Financial District Theater, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Saudi Arabia held a private screening of the Hollywood blockbuster "Black Panther" to herald the launch of movie theaters in the kingdom. AP Photo/Amr Nabil

19 April 2018 00:00 WIB