MBC 2 (Saudi TV channel)
Logo used since 2010 | |
| Type | Satellite television |
|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Broadcast area | Middle East and North Africa (main audience free-to-air) Horn of Africa (peripheral free-to-air via satellite) United States (pay-TV) |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Programming | |
| Languages | Arabic (subtitles) English (audio) |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) (downscaled to 16:9 576i for the SDTV feed) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | MBC Group |
| Sister channels | |
| History | |
| Launched | 12 January 2003 |
| Former names | Channel 2 |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
| MBC Shahid | Watch online (HD) |
| YouTube | Official YouTube channel |
MBC 2 (Arabic: إم بي سي 2) is a free-to-air Saudi Arabian television channel owned by the media conglomerate MBC Group. it originally broadcast a variety of films and TV programs subtitled in Arabic. Following the launch of MBC 4, the channel shifted its focus exclusively to movies, specializing in American films subtitled in Arabic. It targets viewers across the Middle East and North Africa and is considered one of the most prominent movie channels in the region.
MBC 2 primarily broadcasts Hollywood movies but occasionally features films from other countries, including British, Canadian, French, Korean, and others. The channel has secured long-term deals with major Hollywood studios, ensuring first-run rights and a steady stream of top box-office films. It mainly targets Arabic-speaking audiences, particularly young adults, and enjoys wide popularity among Arab viewers across the region. MBC 2 HD was launched on 1 July 2011, offering high-definition broadcasts of the channel's content.