From its base in Kansas, the world’s largest cinema operator was awarded the first license to run movie theaters in KSA last year and then became the first to open its doors to Saudi moviegoers in more than three decades when its showed BLACK PANTHER in April. After reevaluating its plans following the outcry over the killing of journalist Jamal Kashoggi, Aron decided to go ahead with plans to have up to 40 theaters in 15 Saudi cities within five years, and up to 100 theaters in 25 cities by 2030.