France and Saudi Arabia Partner on Massive Seven Billion Dollar Dragon Ball Theme Park Near Paris
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
France and Saudi Arabia are collaborating on a seven billion dollar Dragon Ball Z theme park near Paris, adding to a growing wave of major international investments in gaming and anime culture.
According to a recent report from IGN South Africa, France and Saudi Arabia are teaming up to construct a massive Dragon Ball Z theme park northwest of Paris near Cergy-Pontoise. The project carries an estimated price tag of six billion euros, which translates to roughly seven billion US dollars, and is expected to generate thousands of local jobs during its multi-year construction timeline. The international collaboration reportedly stems from a shared appreciation for the iconic anime franchise between French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during diplomatic visits.
Funding for the Parisian attraction is tied to Qiddiya, which is already developing the first official Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya City just outside Riyadh. That particular location spans over five hundred thousand square meters and features iconic series locations like the Kame House, Capsule Corporation, and Beerus's Planet, alongside a massive seventy-meter-tall Shenron statue. While neither park has a confirmed opening date yet, the twin projects represent a staggering financial commitment to the beloved intellectual property.
This partnership follows a series of massive international investments from Saudi entities within the gaming, esports, and entertainment sectors, including major stakes in developers like Capcom and the complete acquisition of the Evo fighting game tournament series. For fans who grew up watching Goku and friends on television, seeing these digital and animated universes translate into physical theme parks and global esports hubs highlights just how far gaming and anime culture have permeated mainstream entertainment worldwide.
Tags: Gaming Culture, Anime, Esports, Industry News
Original article: IGN South Africa