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MBC 2 (Saudi TV channel)

MBC 2 (Arabic: إم بي سي 2) is a free-to-air Saudi Arabian television channel owned by the media conglomerate MBC Group. It originally broadcast a variety of films and TV programs subtitled in Arabic.[1] Following the launch of MBC 4, the channel shifted its focus exclusively to movies, specializing in American films subtitled in Arabic. It targets viewers across the Middle East and North Africa and is considered one of the most prominent movie channels in the region.[2]

MBC 2
Logo used since 2010
TypeSatellite television
CountrySaudi Arabia
Broadcast areaMiddle East and North Africa (main audience free-to-air)
Horn of Africa (peripheral free-to-air via satellite)
United States and Europe (pay-TV)
HeadquartersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
Programming
LanguagesArabic (subtitles)
English (audio)
Picture format1080i (HDTV)
(downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerMBC Group
Sister channels
History
Launched12 January 2003; 23 years ago (2003-01-12)
Former namesChannel 2
Availability
Streaming media
MBC ShahidWatch online (HD)
YouTubeOfficial YouTube channel

MBC 2 primarily broadcasts Hollywood movies but occasionally features films from other countries, including British, Canadian, French, Korean, and others. The channel has secured long-term deals with major Hollywood studios, ensuring first-run rights and a steady stream of top box-office films. It mainly targets Arabic-speaking audiences, particularly young adults, and enjoys wide popularity among Arab viewers across the region.[3] MBC 2 HD was launched on 1 July 2011, offering high-definition broadcasts of the channel's content.[4]

Programming

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Shows

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Special events

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Past special events

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  • The 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab (2024)
  • Life is a Dream (2025)
  • Grease: Live (2016)

Films

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Film blocks

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  • Monday Movie Premieres : Mondays 11 p.m. KSA / 10 p.m. CLT
  • Star of the Month : Tuesdays 11 p.m. KSA / 10 p.m. CLT
  • Big Family Night : Wednesdays 7 p.m. KSA / 6 p.m. CLT
  • Friday Mega Movie : Fridays 9 p.m. KSA / 8 p.m. CLT
  • Screaming Sunday : Sundays 2 a.m. KSA / 1 a.m. CLT
  • Thursday Chiller : Thursdays 1 a.m. KSA / 12 a.m. CLT
  • Screaming Sunday : Sundays 1:30 a.m. KSA / 12:30 a.m. CLT

Logos

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See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "MBC2 goes on air with Bond season and English news". ITP.net. 12 January 2003. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  2. ↑ Armbrust, W.; Wise, L. (2005). Culture Wars: The Arabic Music Video Controversy. Transnational broadcasting studies. Adham Center for Television Journalism, American University in Cairo. p. 108. ISBN 978-977-424-962-4. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  3. ↑ "MBC 2". Campaign Middle East. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "MBC Group signs deal with Technosat to offer viewers free HD TV" (Press release). Zawya. 29 June 2011. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
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