The film “Seven Dogs” is scheduled to be released in cinemas within days Ahmed Ezz: Success does not stop at numbers

Egyptian actor Ahmed Ezz revealed the possibility of a second part of his new film “Seven Dogs,” which is scheduled to be released in Arab cinemas on May 27. He explained that the idea of a sequel was already considered from the very beginning of signing the project, but it remains dependent on the film’s commercial success and audience reactions after its release.

Ezz made these statements during a press conference held on Thursday in Cairo, attended by the film’s creators. He noted that discussions about a second part were not sudden, but part of the original vision of the project, which is based on creating a film capable of continuation and cinematic expansion.

Success does not stop at numbers

During the conference, Ahmed Ezz addressed the ongoing debate about being “the highest paid” or “the highest-grossing,” stressing that success, in his view, is not measured by numbers alone. Instead, it goes beyond figures to the impact a film leaves in the audience’s memory and its ability to remain relevant for many years.

He explained that true success, in his opinion, is a film that remains influential for ten or twenty years, considering artistic value and longevity more important than box office revenue or financial gain.

He added that an actor’s continuity in the film industry is also linked to achieving a precise balance between artistic ambition and production considerations, in order to avoid placing excessive financial burdens on producers, highlighting the sensitivity of the balance between art and commerce.

He also spoke about the major success of his film “Sons of Rizk 3” at the box office, confirming that topping revenue charts does not necessarily mean it is the “best” film. However, he emphasized his constant commitment to presenting works that satisfy the audience, even if that sometimes requires him to contribute additional money from his own funds to support ambitious and different projects.

He pointed out that his main goal is to create works that have a long-lasting presence in the memory of Arab audiences and continue the legacy of major stars who left a strong mark in the history of Egyptian and Arab cinema, with films that are still remembered today.

He concluded by stressing that he no longer needs to prove anything at this stage of his artistic career, explaining that his main goal is to satisfy the audience, while box office revenue remains, as he described it, “a blessing from God” above everything else.