Marvel’s “Eternals,” which features the first MCU gay superhero, has been banned in Saudi Arabia and several other Arab countries ahead of its planned Nov. 11 rollout across the Gulf re…
Sources have confirmed that despite the film
being publicized across the region on the websites of local multiplex chains, such as top local exhibitor Vox Cinemas, “Eternals” won’t be playing in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. However, tickets for the movie are currently available for purchase at Vox cinemas in the UAE.In the Arab world, movies concerning or containing sex, homosexuality and religious issues are routinely cut to comply with
rules. But in this case, it appears that Disney was either unwilling or, more probably, unable to do that.he expressed to Marvel her desire not to alter the film, which marks the first time a Marvel Studios movie has showcased a same-sex couple — and one of the only times any superhero movie has included a title LGBTQ character.
Zhao has said that gay superhero Phastos , who is married with a child in the movie, was already an integral part of Marvel Studios’ conception of the character when she first began discussing the film with the studio.“Eternals” opened on Wednesday in 14 international markets, including Korea, France, Germany and Italy.
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