Marvel's Doctor Strange 2 Gets Banned In Saudi Arabia
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe enters a brand new chapter, the superhero franchise is pushing for more representation in Phase 4. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings introduced a stacked Asian cast, while Eternals delivered powerful performances from its diverse group of heroes.
On top of racial equality, the MCU is also leaning towards LGBTQ+ representation. Eternals pushed the diverse group to the forefront by showcasing Phastos' love for his husband Ben through an on-screen kiss, marking the first time for a Marvel movie.
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However, the inclusion of Phastos' on-screen kiss with his husband led to a ban on Eternals in several middle countries, mainly due to Disney holding its ground not to censor the aforementioned scene.
Now, another Marvel sequel has fallen victim to the ban in the Middle East for the same LGBTQ issue.
No Doctor Strange 2 in Saudi Arabia
The Hollywood Reporter shared that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has been banned in Saudi Arabia.
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The film hasn't been released or reviewed yet, but Middle East sources revealed that the decision is said to be related to LGBTQ issues. Xochitl Gomez's America Chavez was previously confirmed to be portrayed as gay, which is lifted straight from the comics.
Originally, the MCU sequel was supposed to premiere on May 5 as part of its global rollout, but advanced tickets are no longer available on the websites of cinemas in Saudi, Kuwait, and Qatar. However, tickets are still available in the United Arab Emirates, indicating that it will be released in that territory.
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