‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’ Theatrical Release Blocked In Saudi Arabia
deadline.comDeadline has confirmed that Disney/Marvel’s upcoming big global blockbuster Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is banned for theatrical release in Saudi Arabia.This follows in the wake of Marvel’s The Eternals not playing in Saudi Arabia, that pic forbidden there over its same gender couple romance and the MCU’s first gay superhero.
Quite often movies with LGBTQ content don’t make it past censors in the Gulf, and Doctor Strange 2 features America Chavez (portrayed by Xochitl Gomez) who is gay in the Marvel comics.Doctor Strange 2 was scheduled to be released across the Gulf as part of the day-and-date theatrical debut on May 5.
The sequel is expected to be released in United Arab Emirates. Kuwait and Qatar’s release for Doctor Strange 2 remain up in the air.Sam Raimi directs Benedict Cumberbatch’s return as Dr.
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