image sourced from original article at Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is facing mounting setbacks in its push to invest heavily in global sports and entertainment. After pouring billions into ventures such as Liv Golf and major film productions, the fund is now reassessing its strategy amid regional instability and disappointing financial returns.
Its latest blow comes from the historical epic 'Desert Warrior,' a film reportedly made with a production budget of 150 million dollars. Despite starring well-known actors and opening in more than one thousand theaters across North America, the movie earned just 472111 dollars domestically in its debut week. Worldwide totals have barely exceeded 517508 dollars, marking one of the most severe box office failures in recent memory.
The film’s weak critical reception and minimal audience turnout have compounded the losses, raising questions about the long-term viability of the fund’s entertainment ambitions. With additional investments in sports also under review, the disappointing performance of 'Desert Warrior' underscores the financial risks tied to the kingdom’s diversification efforts.
