Jordan has, in recent decades, established itself as an attractive destination for filmmaking for a number of reasons: its variety of locations, infrastructure, sunny weather, governmental support for the film industry, straightforward administrative procedures and financial incentives.^{[citation needed]} A cash rebate is available, which varies between 10% and 25%, depending on spend, and productions are exempt from Jordanian taxes. Combined with the cash rebate, this means that productions may recoup up to 56%.^{[citation needed]}

Lawrence of Arabia directed by David Lean and starring Peter O'Toole in 1962, shot in Wadi Rum.

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade directed by Steven Spielberg and filmed in Petra in 1988.

The Hurt Locker directed by Kathryn Bigelow, which won six Academy Awards in 2010.

Redacted directed by Brian De Palma.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen directed by Michael Bay.

Fair Game directed by Doug Liman and starring Sean Penn and Naomi Watts.

Battle for Haditha directed by Nick Broomfield.