Egyptian thriller 'Flight 404,' starring Mona Zaki, has been making waves in the Middle East and North Africa region, leading to a small but significant rollout in the U.S. and Europe. Directed by Hani Khalifa, the film follows Zaki's character, Ghada, as she prepares to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, only to be confronted with a sudden emergency that forces her to reconnect with her troubled past.
Since its release in Egypt on Jan. 25, 'Flight 404' has garnered over 450,000 admissions across the MENA region, setting new box office records for a female-led film in Egypt and dominating the Saudi box office for four consecutive weeks. In Saudi Arabia alone, the film has attracted approximately 280,000 viewers and grossed $4 million.
