It has been announced that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which will be released in the coming weeks and eagerly awaited by Marvel fans, is banned in Saudi Arabia. In the statements, the reason for this decision was the presence of a gay character in the movie.
The newest movie of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness It would not be wrong to say that it is one of the most eagerly awaited films of recent times. We recently shared with you that a brand new video is coming from the movie, which will be 126 minutes long and will meet with its audience on May 6, 2022.
Now, days before the movie’s release, there is an interesting news. After the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, the highly anticipated film, banned in Saudi Arabia transferred. The reason for this was a character in the movie.
The movie was banned because of a gay character
According to the news shared by Variety, Saudi Arabia banned the movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. According to the information obtained, this decision will be taken into account in the film. a gay character reported due. If you ask who this character is; newcomer to the universe America Chavez a superhero named. It is stated that this character, who will be played by Xochtil Gomez, is gay in the movie, just like in the comics.
In the statements made, the Saudi Arabian authorities asked Disney to make changes in the movie about this character; However, it was reported that the giant company did not approve this. After that, it was stated that the movie, which will be released on May 5, will not be allowed to be screened in the country. Moreover Kuwait and Qatar It was among the news that similar decisions were made from some other Arab Gulf countries, such as
This is not the first time that such a decision has been taken by Saudi Arabia. The country has previously featured in another Marvel movie ‘to Eternals censored on the grounds that two people of the same sex were kissing. In addition, many awards ‘West Side Story’ Another movie titled, was banned on the grounds that it had a trans character.
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Unfortunately, although we still encounter such news, the new Doctor Strange movie continues to be eagerly awaited by Marvel fans. In the production that will tell the aftermath of Spider-Man: No Way Home Benedict Cumberbatch He will appear again as Doctor Strange. In addition to Cumberbatch, the movie will be full of surprises. Elizabeth Olsen We’ll see you again as Wanda Maximoff. He’s also behind the giant build, the original Spider-Man trilogy. Sam Raimi It should not go without saying that it is managed by
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https://variety.com/2022/film/news/doctor-strange-multiverse-madness-banned-saudi-arabia-gay-character-1235238891/