Desert Warrior

Set in 7th-century Arabia, this historical war drama follows Princess Hind, who refuses to be taken as a concubine by the ruthless Emperor Kisra. Forced to flee into the desert with her father, she encounters a mysterious warrior named Hanzala. As she transforms into a fighter herself, Hind works to unite various conflicting tribes to mount a collective defense against the Emperor's forces, culminating in the Battle of Dhi Qar.

The film was directed by Rupert Wyatt, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Erica Beeney and Gary Ross. In Wyatt's career, this project follows Captive State and precedes The Sunrise File. The cast features Anthony Mackie as Hanzala, Aiysha Hart as Princess Hind, and Ben Kingsley as Emperor Kisra II, alongside Sami Bouajila, Sharlto Copley, and Ghassan Massoud.

Produced by AGC Studios, JB Pictures, MBC Studios, and Studio Mechanical, the production had a budget of 150 million USD. Audience reception has been divided; on IMDb, the film holds a low rating of 3.7/10 based on 8,923 votes, while on TMDB it has a higher score of 6.2/10 from 44 votes.