Global Egyptian star Mena Massoud's new film "Daniel and the Fiery Furnace" has grossed 5 times its estimated budget of around $2 million, with the film's revenues reaching $10 million, marking a victory for independent films at the global box office.

Official poster for the film Daniel and the Fiery Furnace
Official poster for the film Daniel and the Fiery Furnace starring Mena Massoud

The film was released in cinemas on September 18th. Its cast features Mena Massoud alongside Elijah Alexander and a number of other artists, in a cinematic experience that revisits one of the stories associated with the Babylonian captivity. Massoud personally co-produced the work, especially after becoming enthusiastic about the film and wanting to present it to the audience in a manner befitting its events.

Mena Massoud in a scene from the film Daniel and the Fiery Furnace
Mena Massoud in a still from the new cinematic film
Scene featuring Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander
A still from the film featuring Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander

The story of "Daniel and the Fiery Furnace" is a drama about characters holding fast to their faith in the face of authority and surrounding pressures, entering into conflicts due to differing beliefs. The film is screening in America, Indonesia, and Brazil, and is scheduled for release in Latin America and Europe in late 2026 to early 2027.

Mena Massoud in a still from the film Daniel and the Fiery Furnace
Artist Mena Massoud in a dramatic scene from the film
Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander on the red carpet
Mena Massoud and Elijah Alexander at the special screening of the film

The film "Daniel and the Fiery Furnace" is written, produced, and directed by Daniel Coman and Matthew Coman, and stars Mena Massoud alongside Elijah Alexander, Sanjay Mehta, Zaki Ali, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and others.

Mena Massoud with the filmmakers of Daniel and the Fiery Furnace
Mena Massoud accompanied by directors and producers Daniel and Matthew Coman

Mena Massoud's Latest Works

Mena Massoud's most recent work in Egypt was the film "Fe Ezz El-Dohr" (In Broad Daylight), starring Mena Massoud, Eman El-Assy, Sherine Reda, Bayoumi Fouad, Mohamed Ali Rizk, Jamila Awad, Mahmoud El-Bezzawy, Mahmoud Hegazy, Ahmed Aziz, and Mohamed Ezz. It was written by Karim Sourour and directed مرقس عادل (Markus Adel).

Mena Massoud on the red carpet at the special screening
Mena Massoud at the special screening of his new film

"Fe Ezz El-Dohr" is the first Egyptian film starring global star Mena Massoud. Its events follow the journey of a young Egyptian recruited into the most dangerous international mafia, who then returns to his country and chooses the hardest path: seeking redemption and searching for identity. The film is currently streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime America, and will soon be available on Yango Play.

Artist Mena Massoud at the special screening of the film
Mena Massoud celebrating the success of his new film