‘Doctor Strange 2’ banned because of gay characters
Saudi Arabia“Doctor Strange 2” shares the same number of parts with many Disney blockbusters such as “Eternals”, “West Side Story”, which was banned because of its lesbian character.
Trailer “Doctor Strange 2”. Video: Disney
According to Variety, on April 22, the censorship unit did not allow the film to be shown in Saudi Arabia after Disney refused a request to edit scenes involving gay characters. The work of director Sam Raimi introduces a new Marvel superhero nicknamed America Chavez (played by Xochitl Gomez). The character is said to be from the LGBTQ community.
The character America Chavez is played by Xochitl Gomez (right). Image: Marvel
Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries often ban movies with sex scenes, homosexuality or religious elements. Recently, many Disney projects such as EternalsWest Side Story also suffered the same fate when the company did not agree to edit the work at the request of the censors. Some neighboring countries such as Kuwait and Qatar have not announced the ticket sales schedule yet Doctor Strange 2, most likely ban the movie.
Series Doctor Strange of the cinematic universe Marvel, about the superhero of the same name. He was originally an American doctor who went to Nepal to treat his injuries from a car accident, only to absorb supernatural powers and become an extraordinary witch. Part two by Sam Raimi – who was successful with the series Spider-Man Directed by Tobey Maguire.
Child superhero American Chavez appeared in the franchise for the first time. She faces a mysterious figure that appears to be an alternate version of Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and the monster Gargantos. At the end of the video, a demon in a black outfit appears reminiscent of Knull – the creator god of the Symbiote.
Dat Phan (according to Variety)
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