A sanction against Russia, which started a war within the borders of Ukraine, came from Hollywood. Three major production companies have announced that new films will not be screened in Russia.
Sanctions against Russia due to the war between Russia and Ukraine continue to be felt not only between administrations but also between sectors. In addition to sectors such as automotive, aviation, media, technology import and export, the entertainment sector is among these sectors. In this context, the screenings of some movies that have been expected for months in Russia were canceled.
Warner Bros., Disney and Sony, which are among the largest producer companies in the world, stopped the screening of films in Russian cinema. Among these films was the long-awaited The Batman, which will be released this Friday. In the statements they shared, the companies also presented the reason for this move towards Russia.
Statements made by companies:
Warner Bros. “WarnerMedia will halt The Batman’s debut in Russia due to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine,” a spokesperson said in a statement. made his statement. Disney shared, “Given the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis, we are pausing the release of movies in theaters in Russia.” made a statement.
Speaking to the BBC on behalf of Sony, a spokesperson told the BBC: “Given the ongoing military action in Ukraine and the uncertainty and humanitarian crisis that has arisen in this region, we will halt our planned movie releases in Russia.” used the phrases. According to the statements made, the sanction decision taken against Russia in the cinema sector will only cover movies that will be released in the future. Productions that have already debuted, such as Uncharted, continue to be shown in Russia.