Karim Abdel Aziz's ‘Project X' soars at box office, unveils global pyramid mystery
The highly anticipated film secured the top spot, raking in LE2.114 million from the sale of 14,880 tickets in just 24 hours.
This strong performance propelled the film's total earnings over 16 nights to an remarkable LE52.2 million, with 368,000 tickets sold.
'Project X': A cinematic spectacle
'Project X' stands as one of the most ambitious cinematic productions in the history of Egyptian and Arab cinema.
Its grand scale is underscored by filming across five countries: Egypt, Vatican City, Italy, Turkey, and El Salvador. The film also boasts the use of cutting-edge global cinematic technologies, including IMAX, 4DX, Dolby Atmos, and ScreenX, promising audiences an unparalleled visual and auditory experience in the Arab world.
The film features a stellar cast led by Karim Abdel Aziz, Iyad Nassar, Yasmine Sabri, Ahmed Ghazi, and Mariam El Gendy, with special appearances by Maged El Kedwany, Essam El Sakka, and Hana El Zahed.
Directed by Peter Mimi, the film's narrative centers on Youssef al-Gammal, an Egyptologist portrayed by Abdel Aziz, who embarks on a thrilling journey stretching from the heart of Cairo to the Vatican and into the depths of the oceans. His quest seeks to answer a mysterious historical question: 'Is the Great Pyramid merely a tomb?'
This adventure is packed with chases, action, and suspense, all supported by high-tech special effects and challenging scenes. Some sequences were even filmed underwater, featuring the involvement of real military and civilian aircraft, as well as submarines, adding to the film's spectacular visual appeal.
Abdel Aziz's next venture: '7Dogs' with Ahmed Ezz
Adding to his current box office success with 'Project X,' Karim Abdel Aziz is already gearing up for another highly anticipated cinematic venture: '7Dogs.' This upcoming film will see him team up with fellow superstar Ahmed Ezz, promising a powerful on-screen pairing.
Penned by Mohamed al-Dabbah with a story by Turki al-Sheikh, '7Dogs' is set to be directed by the internationally recognized duo Adel and Bilal, and also produced by al-Sheikh.
Scheduled for a 2025 release, the movie boasts a substantial budget, leading to wide anticipation that it will be one of the most impactful productions in recent Arab cinema.
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