The Yooz animated film has officially become the highest-grossing animated feature in the history of Iranian cinema, surpassing $600,000 at the box office and drawing over 1 million viewers.
According to IBland’s News, the film’s massive success has been made possible through strong public reception and strategic support from Saderat Bank Iran.
Widespread Popularity Across Cinemas and Schools
Yooz attracted large audiences; particularly children, teenagers, and families; in theaters nationwide. Through the Esayar.ir platform, organized by the Islamic Development Organization’s Art Division, the film also launched a special school-screening program. This initiative significantly boosted viewership and helped surpass the one-million audience milestone.
Moreover, Yooz reached underserved areas by launching mobile screenings in cities lacking cinema facilities. These efforts brought the film to schools, families, and cultural hubs across Iran, playing a major role in expanding the film’s reach and impact.
Strategic Cultural Partnership and Social Responsibility
This cinematic success is the result of a joint effort between Bank Saderat Iran, the Islamic Art Division, and the Yooz production team. Bank Saderat played a crucial role in enabling school screenings, helping bridge cultural gaps by giving children nationwide equal access to entertainment and education.
Supporting Yooz animated film is part of the bank’s broader commitment to cultural investment, corporate social responsibility, and the promotion of national values and environmental awareness.
A Story of Humor, Heroism, and Iranian Wildlife
Directed by Reza Arzhangi and produced by Ehsan Kaveh, Yooz is Iran’s first 3D animated feature focusing on wildlife, centered on a courageous cartoon cheetah inspired by the endangered Asiatic cheetah. Combining adventure, comedy, and heart, the film resonated with young viewers and quickly became one of the most influential cultural releases of the year.
Saderat Bank’s Cultural Impact
As one of Iran’s largest financial institutions, Saderat Bank continues to demonstrate that economic power can meaningfully support cultural and social progress. Yooz marks the bank’s first direct involvement in a children’s animated feature, signaling a new era of purposeful partnerships between finance and art.
Source: eghtesadeirani