News Summary

• The sixth edition had been postponed to the fourth quarter of 2027.
• The announcement follows weeks of speculation over whether it would take place amid tensions across the entire Gulf region due to the u.s.-Israeli-Iran war.
• The foundation made it clear in its statement that the festival will be back for sixth edition in 2027 with “a renewed vision and a programme that continues to celebrate cinema and filmmakers from Saudi Arabia, the region and around the world”