The lamp's been rubbed, the throne's been robbed, and Zarqun's BACK baby!
Thirty years have passed since Aladdin's legendary tale, but the magic isn't over yet! When a mysterious sea creature appears seeking out the once-powerful genie, Zarqun, an ancient prophecy is revealed—he must return to his life as a genie to help Aladdin's son reclaim his stolen throne.
Production
Gulf-funded spectacle bringing regional folklore to CGI life
Costume
Haifa Adel's horned headdress alone deserves its own billing
Score
Original songs trying VERY hard to earworm you
Director
Najaf Jamal
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This represents a rare Gulf-produced attempt at competing with Disney's monopoly on Middle Eastern fantasy, filmed entirely in Kuwait with local talent.
Two actors credited as Zarqun suggests extensive reshoots or a last-minute recasting—classic signs of production turbulence behind that glossy trailer.
KW
