Amazon MGM Studios has announced the global release of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, a new feature film whose key scenes were shot in Dubai in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).
The production marks another international film project supported by Dubai as it seeks to strengthen its position as a global hub for media and entertainment production. Filming was conducted under the oversight of the Dubai Film Development Committee, established by the Dubai Media Council to support the growth of the emirate’s film sector.
The film premiered globally on Prime Video on Wednesday.
Shot in early 2025, the production uses several Dubai locations as part of its international espionage storyline. Featured sites include Dubai Marina, Al Seef, One&Only One Za’abeel, Emirates Towers, the Gate Avenue district in DIFC, Burj Park and desert locations across the emirate.
The cast includes John Krasinski in the lead role, alongside Sienna Miller, Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly. The film is directed by Andrew Bernstein and produced by Sunday Night’s John Krasinski and Allyson Seeger, with Andrew Form. It is produced in association with Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office, said the project reflects Dubai’s long-term strategy to build an advanced media ecosystem supported by production infrastructure, streamlined processes and creative talent.
Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing and Chairman of the Dubai Film Development Committee, said the collaboration highlights Dubai’s ability to integrate entertainment, tourism and culture while supporting international productions.
The Dubai Film Development Committee said it continues to coordinate with government entities and industry partners to facilitate filming and production requirements across the emirate.
Production support for the film involved several public and private sector entities, including Dubai Police, the Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Municipality and Emirates Airline.
Photo credits: Government of Dubai Media Office
Andrew Shelepnytsky Andrew Shelepnytsky is an Editor of Dubai Voice.
