Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). The only Middle Eastern company listed is the United Arab Emirates where the country brought in close to $12.8 million for The Avengers: Endgame and almost $3.4 million for Shang-Chi, but the United Arab Emirates is showing Eternals. Disney has yet to comment officially on the situation. And even if the money was the determining factor, perhaps it was decided the movie would not do enough business in these markets to make the change worthwhile. Sleiman said that he doesnt support or respect the governments with a mindset negating LGBT and that these authorities have showcased how they are just a disgrace to both humanity and God. In the past, Disney and other studios have released edited versions of films in regions where that content is seen as objectionable. 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It looks like there are more countries that may be having issues with it as well; namely the Gulf region. 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. In 2020, Onward, the Pixar title created hype when it got banned in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. The UAE announced six months ago that it would do away with film censorship and instead introduce a 21+ rating. The good news for UK cinema-goers is that A24 itself will release the film this month. Marvel Studios Eternals was banned from cinemas in the Gulf, a response likely given due to the inclusion of a same-sex couple. Future Club 33 Member. 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. Eternals and West Side Story also suffered bans late last year. It made these Arab countries looks so ignorant and pathetic., Variety confirmed Thursday that the film has been banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar ahead of its release across the Gulf region on Nov. 11. Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephanie Hsu and Ke Huy Quan star in Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinerts critical darling Everything Everywhere All At Once, which has simmered its way to a healthy domestic box office of $37M and counting. And then they can give their two middle fingers to their governments. 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. Several nations have apparently decided not release Eternals. The film was expected to release across the Gulf on November 11. In recent days, Eternals has made headlines across the Middle East region after it was banned in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Movies containing LGBTQ+ content are often cut to appease international censors around the world, but Disney refused to alter Eternals., I have no respect for those governments, Sleiman said. In the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt we understand that a version of the film will be released that removes all scenes of intimacy be they heterosexual or homosexual. 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. Is Akshay Kumar Supporting War with Pakistan? Marvels Eternals will not hit cinema screens in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or Qatar, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The outlet also releases a set of factors that could have contributed to the theatrical ban of Eternals in these Middle East countries. The ban was prompted by Lebanese group Campaign to Boycott Supporters of Israel-Lebanon because the pics lead actress, Gal Gadot, is Israeli and a former soldier in that countrys army. 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. 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. Sleiman, who was raised in a Muslim family in Lebanon before moving to the U.S. when he was 21, came out as gay in 2017 after first gaining attention playing Tarek, an undocumented Syrian immigrant in 2007s The Visitor., At the Eternals world premiere last month, Sleiman spoke passionately about how much representation and visibility matter. 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. This is dealing with a primary character, so it may have simply been too tough. Angelina Jolie, who played Thena in the movie, criticized peoples way of thinking about homosexuality. 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However, Disney opted not to make the dits resulting indistribution certificates not being issued. The ban was due to Disneys decision not to censor a kissing scene between two gay characters. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. One regional cinema chain explained that Eternals had been banned but said they hadnt been told why. The film was recently released in different parts of the world but got banned in some Arab countries. Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. How Viral Dance of Pakistani Girl Has United India and Pakistan? In the movie, Phastos shares a kiss with his husband Ben (Haaz Sleiman), there are several references to their marriage, and we see them in domestic life raising their son. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. If any particular country or region is scared of whatEternalshas to show the world, then they're only calling themselves out for the rest of the world to see. As per the report, censors soughtfurther cuts beyond any scenes of intimacy inSaudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman. This is good news for those that want to see representation increase on the big screen. Haaz Sleiman says he was close to tears when he learned of Disneys response to Eternals being banned in several Middle Eastern countries because of the MCU films LGBTQ+ content. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Celebrities Against the ban. The all-star superhero film, which was due for release across the Gulf region on Nov. 11, is understood to have been met with a series of edit requests by local censors, edits that THR has heard Disney was not willing to make. The reason was just a single line referring to a lesbian relationship. Current box office estimates for Eternalsthis weekend offer anywhere from $67 million to $92 million, with Deadlines estimates offering $75 million. 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