Zack Snyder has shared a new Instagram image showing himself with Turki Alalshikh, confirming the two were spending time together in Saudi Arabia, which happens to follow renewed talks about Paramount buying WBD and the restoration of the SnyderVerse.
“Hanging out with my friend @turki at his recording studio in Riyadh,” Snyder wrote.
The post immediately caught attention given Alalshikh’s growing influence across film, sports, and entertainment, and Snyder’s increasing involvement with Saudi-backed projects.
Saudi Connection Tied To Snyder’s UFC Movie Brawlers
The meeting comes as Snyder continues development on Brawlers, his upcoming UFC film project, which is known to involve Saudi backing.
Alalshikh has played a major role in expanding Saudi Arabia’s presence in combat sports and entertainment, making the connection notable beyond a casual visit.
Snyder’s presence in Riyadh further reinforces that his relationship with Saudi partners is active and ongoing, not theoretical.
Turki Alalshikh previously posted images with Zack Snyder on X (formerly Twitter):
with the great director Zack Snyder❤️ pic.twitter.com/2an1JTuFsT
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) September 15, 2024
with the great director Zack Snyder, and big surpirse soon…all the world will talk about it🎥📽️ pic.twitter.com/CHRKu8Qz3T
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) March 7, 2025
I got a present from the great director Zack Snyder, valuable gift thank you so much.❤️🙏🏻🎥📽️ pic.twitter.com/oz5mJD8AbG
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) April 28, 2024
With my dear friends: Dana White, Nick Khan, Zack Snyder and Rodrigo Lorenzo… If there is one thing that I am sure of: is that 2025 will be a crazy year and I mean it… stay tuned for 4 – 5 big surprises that are massive, different and groundbreaking …and of course one of them… pic.twitter.com/wp7vSLQmXx
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) January 31, 2025
Proud to announce BRAWLER—a new fight film coming to life 🎬🥊
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) March 31, 2025
Partnering with the great director Zack Snyder and UFC to tell a story of struggle, sacrifice, and the road to UFC glory
With The Ring Magazine behind it, this is more than a movie, it’s a legacy in the making 🔥 pic.twitter.com/khLiF7lJ1V
With my friend @danawhite and the legendary Director @ZackSnyder and his wife the Producer Deborah Snyder and my dear friend Nick Khan…surprises on the way 🔥🤷🏻♂️❤️ pic.twitter.com/38OEBFTQRD
— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) July 30, 2024
Insiders Say Saudis Love The SnyderVerse
According to our insider sources, Saudi backers are big fans of the SnyderVerse and see its darker, mythic tone as a strong fit for global audiences.
Insiders say there is real interest in reviving the SnyderVerse under the right corporate conditions, particularly if Paramount Skydance ends up acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Saudis are also in part responsible for bringing back Brett Ratner and Rush Hour 4, as they are financially backing the project. Ratner’s production company happened to finance the SnyderVerse.
We’re told the Saudis favor “muscular” filmmaking style. Well, also rumored back at Paramount is Michael Bay on a new Transformers movie, with Shia LaBeouf.
If there’s any doubt about why Saudi investors would back a SnyderVerse return, consider their $55 billion purchase of Electronic Arts, a deal driven largely by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s passion for gaming.
