The "Jews control Hollywood" meme is an antisemitic slander. But "Saudis control Hollywood" is on the fast track to reality. ~ Elder Of Ziyon

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The "Jews control Hollywood" meme is an antisemitic slander. But "Saudis control Hollywood" is on the fast track to reality.

No one can question that Hollywood was largely founded by Jews. The antisemitism comes from the conspiracy theory that somehow these Jews are all working in lockstep with some major plan to take over the world. As if Hollywood movies and TV series are helping Israel or fighting antisemitism.

But guess what is really happening? Saudi Arabia has been investing billions into Hollywood. And it has a very clear political agenda.

From Hollywood Reporter:

Erik Feig is launching an indie production banner, Arena SNK Studios, to expand the Hollywood producer’s reach in movies, TV, gaming and live events.

Feig’s company says it has secured around $1 billion in financing backing for the new venture, which is led by backers in Saudi Arabia. That’s part of a step investment deal with a major tranche received up front, followed by the remaining funds coming as milestones are hit.

The financial stakes are coming from MBC Group, the Saudi-owned Middle East broadcasting giant and the largest media operation in the region, and SNK, the Japanese video game company now owned by MiSK Group, a foundation led by Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman.

The major Saudi stake in Arena SNK follows Saudi Arabia and its sovereign wealth fund quietly building a multibillion-dollar foothold in Hollywood and American sports in recent years as a gateway into the American market and a diversification from its oil-based riches.

There are no "Elders of Zion" secretly controlling what the world sees on its screens, but Saudi Arabia is still an Islamic state, dedicated to Sharia law, no matter how it tries to sow itself to the world. It is a political entity and has a clear political agenda - to promote its own form of Islam and to fight any criticism of Muslims (except for those that the Saudi leaders oppose.)

In other words, the very structure of Saudi Arabia and its political investment into media is the exact analog of the Elders of Zion myth but in full public view. The country, like all countries, wants to spread its influence and political agenda worldwide, and media is the best way to do this culturally.

What is its agenda?

We can see what it has already done - adding Muslim prayer in a promo for FIFA 2021 videogame, for example. The Saudi government is heavily involved in promoting its narrative of empowered women in the kingdom, but suppressing any news about feminists who want equality.

You won't find any movies that support LGBTQ characters from a Saudi-run studio. "Palestinian liberation" is a central part of its agenda, and you can be sure that the Saudi backed studios will not greenlight any movies that show Israelis in a positive light. Capitalism is suspect in favor of Islamic style banking. Criticism of Islam, or historical dramas involving Arab or Muslim characters, will all go through their filter.

Hollywood is already moving in this direction, avoiding any mention of Israel even when the actors and characters are clearly Israeli. This proleptic dhimmitude will only snowball as actors and directors vie to partner with the cash rich Saudis so even studios that are not run by Saudis will change their offerings to be more palatable to the new influencers.

Will the Saudis directly control Hollywood? That is unlikely. But their soft power and influence are already evident, and this will only increase - both in the types of shows they promote and the ones that will silently be quashed.