The publication was told by sources that the gay relationship in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie may have been the reason. The reason was just a single line referring to a lesbian relationship. Is Akshay Kumar Supporting War with Pakistan? By Kofi Outlaw - November 4, 2021 11:57 am EDT. 'Eternals' To Not Release In Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain And Oman; Here's Why Touted as one of the biggest MCU films, Chlo Zhao directed super-god film Eternals has been banned from releasing in some of the major Middle Eastern countries Written By Princia Hendriques Image: Instagram/@MarvelStudios Not only is Phastos the MCUs first gay superhero, but he and Ben are married and fathers to a young son. Breaking news and interviews on comics, sci-fi, horror and more. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. The streaming platform received multiple requests from the local censors but it did not comply with any of the edit requests. The anticipated robust overseas box office of Disney/MarvelsEternals,which posted a first day of $7.6M, will definitely not have Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman in its future release plans. Angelina Jolie reacted to the news that her new Marvel movie, Etertnals, has been banned by several countries in the Middle East over the portrayal of gay couple. For Disney, a studio which has previously earned its fair share of bad press for kowtowing to international censoring requests in order to maximize global profits, this is a somewhat surprising (and welcome) instance of the studio showing some backbone and putting creative integrity over transparent greed. Current box office estimates for Eternalsthis weekend offer anywhere from $67 million to $92 million, with Deadlines estimates offering $75 million. US City Takes Stand Against Caste Discrimination Despite Opposition from Hindu Nationalists, Mohammad Hasnain Overshadows Peshawar Zalmis Victory. Eternals and West Side Story also suffered bans late last year. Only time will tell. One of the biggest aspects of the project is how insanely diverse the entire cast is; it's refreshing, to say the least. Eternals and West Side Story also suffered bans late last year. Its possible that it was simply deemed impossible to make the edits that were requested without harming too much of the plot of the movie itself. MCU Beyond a dream come true, its lifesaving, he told me. Its said that in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, the censors wanted further cuts beyond any scenes of intimacy and that Disney opted not to make the edits, so Eternals isnt going to be released. Upon the news about Eternals getting banned in multiple Arab countries, some Hollywood celebrities spoke about it. Angelina Jolie reacted to the news that her new Marvel movie, Etertnals, has been banned by several countries in the Middle East over the portrayal of gay couple. Celebrities Against the ban. This is generally normal practice for these markets. Rahul Gandhi now appears on rally posters in Bihar post criticism, Bihar rally clash: Amit Shah, Nitish-Tejashwi duo to demonstrate political strength today, 'Eternals' to not release in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman; Here's why, 'Eternals': Here are the Bollywood references made in upcoming Marvel movie, New 'Eternals' clip 'Bollywood' disappoints Indian fans for stereotypical content. They stood their ground and said, Nope, we are not going to compromise the integrity of our film, Sleiman told me Friday afternoon. Why Eternals Has Been Pulled From Theaters In The Middle East By Dirk Libbey last updated November 05, 2021 Several nations have apparently decided not release Eternals. The UAE announced six months ago that it would do away with film censorship and instead introduce a 21+ rating. Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Lia McHugh, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Gil Birmingham, Harish Patel, and Kit Harington also star. While official reasons werent provided by either the studio or the local territories, heres our understanding of what went down: In Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, the censors were seeking further cuts beyond any scenes of intimacy and that Disney opted not to make the edits, hence distribution certificates werent issued. Celebrities Against the ban. Marvel's Eternals banned in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait for this reason? Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. "Eternals"arrives in U.S. theaters on November 5, 2021. The outlet reportedthat Disney declined requests from local censors to edit certain scenes fromthe film, hence leading to Eternals being banned. Eternals is banned from theaters in Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, or Qatar because of the movies gay elements. The news emerged on Thursday, with Eternals having quietly been removed from websites in each of those countries. You will receive a verification email shortly. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Disney held firm on that movie and refused to censor it, so hopefully this is proof that the studio is entering a new era in which it supports its filmmakers' visions and won't compromise its movies to achieve the widest possible appeal. In 2020, Onward, the Pixar title created hype when it got banned in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Its been a while since a movie has been banned in Kuwait but according to Al Jarida newspaper, the Marvel Studios film Eternals has been banned in Kuwait. For decades, Disney has positioned itself as Hollywood's most family-friendly major studio which traditionally has meant avoiding same-sex relationships on screen altogether. Phastos kisses his husband Ben in the movies. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. Portrayed by Brian Tyree Henry, Phastos is a superhero who appears in Eternals and is married to Ben who is depicted by Haaz Sleiman. The reason: depicting a same-sex relationship. This is the first time that a same-sex couple has been depicted in a Marvel film. Marvel'sEternalsis all set to release in theatres on November 5 in the US and in India. Marvel Studios' "Eternals" will not play in theaters in the Middle Eastern countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, or Qatar. Home Movie News Eternals Box Office Blow: Banned In Middle East, Likely China. Post by Mark. (One regional cinema chain told THR that "Eternals" had been "banned," but did not confirm the reasoning behind the ban.) 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It has a rotten score of 51 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregation site. Eternals is still slated to release domestically on November 5, 2021. MCU IMAX, one of the largest movie exhibitors in Egypt, shocked moviegoers on Nov. 9 by canceling the premiere of the movie "Eternals" one day before it was scheduled for nationwide release.. Ahmed Kalal, director of the development engineering department at Misr International Films, which owns IMAX theaters in Egypt, told Al-Monitor that the "I don't know all the details, but I do believe discussions were had and there's a big desire from Marvel and myself we talked about this to not change the cut of the movie," she said. That moment shows the love between me and Phastos and its a statement on its own that you hear someone speak like that, he said. Update: THR is stating their own sources are saying the inclusion of the MCUs first same-gender couple is causing issues in the Gulf. In the Chlo Zhao-directed movie, Sleiman plays Ben, the husband of Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry). Post by Mark. And in an alternate universe, Brian Tyree Henry's Phastos wouldn't have been the first LGBTQ superhero in the MCU: Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie character from "Thor: Ragnarok"was going to be bisexual, but the final cut of the movie ended up removing a scene which confirmed her sexuality. CinemaBlends resident theme park junkie and amateur Disney historian. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. There was a problem. However, it looks like the MCU venture will be missing out on major markets in the Middle East as some countries have decided not to release the movie at the box office. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. 'Eternals' To Not Release In Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain And Oman; Here's Why Touted as one of the biggest MCU films, Chlo Zhao directed super-god film Eternals has been banned from releasing in some of the major Middle Eastern countries Written By Princia Hendriques Image: Instagram/@MarvelStudios According to a report from Deadline, the Disney/Marvel movie Eternals will not be hitting the big screens in some Middle Eastern countries namelySaudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman. The film is one of A24s biggest-budget productions to date. Marvels Eternals Gets Banned Over LGBTQ+ Characters in Middle East Countries Marvel Studios Eternals was banned from cinemas in the Gulf, a response likely given due to the inclusion of a same-sex couple. Meanwhile in Kuwait and Qatar, the Chloe Zhao-directed super-gods movie was blocked. They are basically saying no to moneyallowing entire countries and regions to ban the film,an almost unheard-of move when it comes to big corporations. It's quite notable how Marvel Studios and Disney are putting their footdown and refusing to make any changes or edits that wouldget rid of the important representation held withinEternals. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A still from Eternals. The Eternal Phastos is in an openly gay relationship with anther man in Eternals, and in one scene they share a kiss. According to THR, While Eternals was expected to hit screens throughout the Middle East beginning November 11, the movie has now been pulled from exhibition in the nations of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar. Reportedly, only one scene became the sole reason for the ban on the film. The outlet reported that the issue may not be limited to the same-sex kiss shown in the film but alsothe history of these countries having problems with thedepiction of gods and prophets. The publication was told by sources that the gay relationship in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie may have been the reason. Eternals Marvel's first gay superhero also got his movie banned. The UK has long been a challenging and expensive market in which to release independent movies and we hear the asking price was considered too steep by the small pool of viable indie distributors in the territory. The publication was told by sources that the gay relationship in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie may have been the reason. The UAE announced six months ago that it would do away with film censorship and instead introduce a 21+ rating. The cosmic epic has been hyped up by those involved for a long time now, so it's weird to think that it's actually almost time to watch it. Marvel Studios latest Eternals has reportedly been banned in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Sleiman, who is of Lebanese origin, is also openly gay. Its a kissing scene involving Brian Tyree Henry AKA Phastos in the Eternals and Haaz Sleiman who plays Ben. All Rights Reserved. We want to hear from you! With Diwali, one of the biggest festivals of India, coinciding with the release, netizens are expected to flock to the theatres to enjoy the super-gods films featuring some of the biggest stars of Hollywood. Marvel Studios' "Eternals" will not play in theaters in the Middle Eastern countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, or Qatar. Its global box office take is now a much more interesting question following news that the movie has been pulled from theaters in several countries in the Middle East, apparently due to the films content including an openly gay character. All Rights Reserved. Directed byChlo Zhao, the film also featuresGemma Chan as Sersi,Richard Madden asIkaris,Salma HayekasAjak, Kumail Nanjiani as Kingo,Angelina JolieasThena, Kit HaringtonasDane Whitman, Lauren Ridloff as Makkari, and Barry Keoghan as Druig. One of the Hollywood stars, Haaz Sleiman who also happens to be the gay superhero in the Marvel movie Eternals slammed the Arab nations. Disney's stance on this issue shows that the studio has supported director Chlo Zhao, who was hopeful that the relationship would not be censored when she spoke to Indiewire last month. The genre-busting dramedy has been hailed by a number of critics for its themes of queer acceptance and identity. Eternals looks to suffer another box office blow as it is reported countries in the Middle East are either banning the film completely or screening an edited cut, which also follows it previously reported that the flick likely wont play in China, the number two market in the world. 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