The film *Desert Warrior*, released in April 2026, has become infamous as the biggest box office bomb in cinema history, with production costs reaching approximately ₹1400 crore (around $150 million). Despite its grand ambitions and a star-studded cast including Anthony Mackie and Oscar winner Ben Kingsley, the film managed to earn only $665,000 globally, resulting in a staggering loss of nearly 99.6% of its budget. Directed by Rupert Wyatt, known for *Rise of the Planet of the Apes*, *Desert Warrior* was set in seventh-century Arabia and followed Princess Hind's battle against Emperor Kisra with the help of warrior Hanzala. The film faced numerous challenges, including long production schedules and high costs due to extensive visual effects and international crew involvement. However, by the time it premiered at the Zurich Film Festival in 2025, much of the initial excitement had dissipated. Its release in North America yielded just $472,000, making it one of the weakest openings for a major studio film. In Saudi Arabia, it debuted in eighth place with earnings of only $87,000. The lack of effective marketing, especially in Western territories, and a poor critical reception, with a mere 28% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, ultimately led to its rapid disappearance from theaters. What was intended to be a landmark film for Saudi Arabia's burgeoning entertainment industry has turned into a cautionary tale.