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

LOADING ERROR LOADING After movies like “Eternals” and “West Side Story” were canceled in countries outside the U.S. due to LGBTQ inclusion, the upcoming Disney and Marvel Studios film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” now faces a ban in Saudi Arabia, per The Hollywood Reporter. The ban on the highly anticipated sequel to Marvel’s mind-bending blockbuster starring Benedict Cumberbatch is said to be related to LGBTQ representation, as the film introduces the character America Chavez, who is gay in the comics she first appeared in, according to THR. “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was set to be released across the Gulf on May 5. 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 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.