CANCEL CULTURE WARS-OF-ANOTHER-KIND: Censorship for Marvel Studios' "Multiverse of Madness"

Intro: “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” - the highly anticipated sequel to Marvel’s mind-bending blockbuster starring Benedict Cumberbatch is said to be related to LGBTQ representation - now faces a ban in Saudi Arabia, per The Hollywood Reporter

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‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel Banned In Saudi Arabia Reportedly Over LGBTQ Character

Other Disney productions recently hit the same snag

By Jazmin Tolliver

Trends Reporter, HuffPost

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Homosexuality is officially illegal across the Gulf, which means films featuring any LGBTQ references or issues often fail to overcome censorship.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was set to be released across the Gulf on May 5. However, advance tickets can no longer be purchased in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Qatar.

Advance tickets still appear to be available in the United Arab Emirates, a hint the film may still be released there.

Doctor Strange and Wanda will not be here during their journey between universes!#DoctorStrangeInTheMultiverseOfMadness won't be released in Egypt pic.twitter.com/Nqox2vGf5g

— IMAX Egypt (@IMAXegypt) April 23, 2022

IMAX Egypt also announced a ban for the theatrical release of the film, which is scheduled to premiere across most of the world on May 6.

Watch the trailer here:

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