Masameer: The Movie

Masameer: The Movie
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMalik Nejer
Screenplay byMalik Nejer
Story byMalik Nejer
Abdulaziz Almuzaini
Based onMasameer
by Malik Nejer
Produced byAbdulaziz Almuzaini
StarringMalik Nejer
Shahad Alahmari
Ibraheem Alkhairallah
Abdulaziz Alshehri
Mazroa Almazroa
Edited byMalik Nejer
Music bySaleh Hadad
Production
company
Distributed byVox Cinemas
Release dates
  • 9 January 2020 (2020-01-09) (Arab territories)
  • 19 March 2020 (2020-03-19) (Netflix)[1]
Running time
100 minutes[2]
CountrySaudi Arabia
LanguageArabic

Masameer: The Movie (Arabic: مسامير: الفيلم) is a 2020 Saudi Arabian adult animated superhero comedy film directed by Malik Nejer (in his directorial debut) and written by Nejer & Abdulaziz Almuzaini.[3] It is based on the web series Masameer created by Malik Nejer.[4] It is the first animated film made entirely in Saudi Arabia.[5][6][7]

Plot

After their house is demolished to make way for a public restroom, Saltooh, Saad, and Trad become homeless and struggle to find purpose in their lives. While scavenging through trash, they discover an invitation to join the Society of Heroes with Extraordinary Abilities and decide to form their own superhero team, the “Three Gorooms.”

Meanwhile, Dana, an enthusiast of artificial intelligence, creates a helpful robot named Fazzee, though its first test ends in disaster. At the Society’s recruitment event at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, the trio and Dana are rejected by the famous superhero Captain D and his organization.

At the event, the villain AlMuthi steals a dangerous biological weapon from Captain D. Inspired by the rejection, Dana and the trio establish their own group, the “Extraordinary Gorooms,” and set up a headquarters using a rundown sponsored car.

The next day, AlMuthi attempts to unleash the weapon at the Kingdom Centre. Captain D, the trio, and Dana intervene, leading to a destructive battle through the city. Fazzee malfunctions and nearly causes mass destruction before Dana and Captain Wisdom stop the robot. Captain D eventually recovers the biological weapon, though it activates shortly afterward.

Following the incident, Captain D and government officials are publicly credited with saving the city, while the trio recover in a hospital feeling overlooked. Dana encourages them with a story about kindness and reward, after which the mayor of Riyadh promises to recognize their heroism. With the trio discovering that the restroom built where their home once stood now bears a sign honoring them.

Voice cast

  • Malik Nejer as Saltooh / Saad / Trad / Dr. Adel / Dr. Nafea / Hizam
  • Shahad Alahmari as Dana
  • Ibraheem Alkhairallah
  • Abdulaziz Alshehri as Bandar / Mane
  • Mazroa Almazroa as Saleh / Captain Manteqi / Rbeaan
  • Mohammed Sindi
  • Yousef Aldakheel as Satam
  • Sulaiman Alnazha
  • Lama Alfard as Dana's Mom / Reporter
  • Abdulaziz Almuzaini as Dana's Dad / Fazeea
  • Shaalan Alshaalan as Sulaiteen
  • Raghad Bidas
  • Hamad Almutaani as Emam
  • Riyad Alsalhani as Non

Release

It was released on January 9, 2020, in Arab theaters.[8] Its international premiere was on March 19, 2020, on Netflix.[9]

As of March 2023, the film was removed from Netflix. But was eventually bought back in 2024 and was eventually removed again on June 1, 2026.[10]

Future

On September 16, 2020, Myrkott Animation Studio signed a 5-year exclusivity deal with Netflix to produce shows and movies focused on Saudi society with a focus on producing more of Masameer.[11][12] Masameer County Season 2 premiered on March 2, 2023, on its platform.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Wit, Alex Dudok de (2020-04-17). "A Hit Across The Arab World, 'Masameer: The Movie' Is Now On Netflix". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  2. ↑ "Masameer: The Movie (12) | BBFC". www.bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  3. ↑ Laguna, Ray. "2020: Masameer: The Movie | Animación para adultos" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  4. ↑ Fonseca, Bruna Garcia (2020-03-26). "Saudi animated comedy film out on Netflix". Agência de Notícias Brasil-Árabe. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  5. ↑ "Masameer the Movie is coming to Netflix following its success in theaters - About Netflix". 2023-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ Lang, Brent (2018-03-28). "Hollywood Hopes to Cash in as Saudi Arabia Lifts Its 35-Year Ban on Movie Theaters". Variety. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  7. ↑ Vivarelli, Nick (2022-04-28). "Saudi Arabia Audiences Grow as Local Comedies Succeed". Variety. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
  8. ↑ "Masameer: The Movie- Parents & Babies Mor | Now Showing | Book Tickets | VOX Cinemas UAE". 2023-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  9. ↑ "Netflix to stream Saudi animation film 'Masameer the Movie'". BroadcastPro ME. 2020-03-21. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  10. ↑ "What's Leaving Netflix in June 2026". What's on Netflix. 2026-05-21. Retrieved 2026-07-20.
  11. ↑ "Netflix signs deal with Saudi Arabia animator Myrkott, creator of Masameer cartoons". Al Arabiya English. 2020-09-16. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  12. ↑ "Netflix inks five-year deal with Saudi animation studio - Arabian Business". 2023-06-27. Archived from the original on 2023-06-27. Retrieved 2023-07-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ↑ Lind, Emily Alyn (2023-02-21). "Masameer County Season 2 Premiere Date on Netflix: Renewed and Cancelled?". Next TV Series. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
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