Eternals features a huge ensemble cast of actors. 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. HoursTV.com is in the business of keeping its readers happy. In 2021, Marvel released The Eternals, which featured Phastos, a gay, married man, and his husband. '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 But the studio removed a same-sex kiss between characters in"Star Wars:The Rise of Skywalker" to appease some international censors. 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The Eternal Phastos has a husband and children. In 2020, Onward, the Pixar title created hype when it got banned in Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. In Kuwait and Qatar, its claimed the issue wasnt the homosexual scenes, but that the region has historically had a problem with the depiction of gods and prophets, something they consider blasphemous., RELATED:Deadpool 3: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman Get Jacked. By Kofi Outlaw - November 4, 2021 11:57 am EDT. Future Club 33 Member. MCU As a result, the movie was removed from the websites and platforms in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar. All rights reserved. The issue, we hear, may not solely be the same-sex kiss, but rather that overall these markets have historically had a problem with the depiction of gods and prophets, something they consider blasphemous. 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. Its a kissing scene involving Brian Tyree Henry AKA Phastos in the Eternals and Haaz Sleiman who plays Ben. While no official ban is in place, the word is that Disney was asked to make edits to the film regarding the films gay character Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. (Photo: Marvel Studios), Peter Pan and Wendy first trailer: Jude Laws nefarious Captain Hook wont let the Darling siblings bask in the magic of Neverland, Spider-Man India to be voiced by Deadpool actor Karan Soni in Across the Spider-Verse, Selena Gomez regrets losing touch with her Disney family after Wizards of Waverly Place ended, Get a monthy Indian Express digital subscription, Eternals actor Lauren Ridloff on turning into superhero Makkari: At that moment, it started to feel so real, Tom Sizemores family deciding end of life matters. Not only is Phastos the MCUs first gay superhero, but he and Ben are married and fathers to a young son. Angelina Jolie is responding to her new movie Eternals apparently being banned by certain Gulf Nations. 'Eternals' features track composed and produced by BTS' Jimin; Chlo Zhao reveals why, Eternals: Angelina Jolie reveals her look as Thena was a bit much for her children to take, Angelina Jolie talks about joining 'Eternals' cast, says 'It's very inclusive & diverse', Angelina Jolie dodges question about her relationship with The Weeknd; Read, BJP Vs AAP in MCD: From violent clashes in night to early morning poster wars; Key points, Rift in Mahagathbandhan? The UAE announced six months ago that it would do away with film censorship and instead introduce a 21+ rating. You will receive a verification email shortly. And then they can give their two middle fingers to their governments. However, in this case it seems Disney/Marvel was apparently unwilling to do so. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. 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. I never thought I would see that, let alone that I got to do it., Sleiman is also confident that Eternals will be seen, even in countries where its banned. Eternals is still slated to release domestically on November 5, 2021. 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. Marvel Studios'Eternalswill be arriving for many fans across the world soon. 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. One regional cinema chain explained that Eternals had been banned but said they hadnt been told why. 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. However, Disney opted not to make the dits resulting indistribution certificates not being issued. They have displayed to the world that they are not only a disgrace to humanity, but to God. Wonder Womanwas also banned in Tunisia. While financial considerations were almost certainly weighed her, those arent always the only concerns to be considered. While not officially revealed, sources indicate that the reason isalmost certainly due to the inclusion of LGBTQIA+ charactersin the filmin this case being Brian Tyree Henry's Phastos and his husband. We hear from industry sources that the movie was picked up by a regional distributor but has been banned in parts of the Gulf due to LGBTQ issues, meaning it has been shelved for now. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 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. 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. EXCLUSIVE:A24s fantasy hit Everything Everywhere All At Once has been banned in parts of the Middle East, we understand. 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. ' Eternals ' didn't make it to box-offices in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Eternals Marvel's first gay superhero also got his movie banned. The creatives wanted the group to represent all of humanityfrom the start of civilizationso it built in the need to change things from the comics and painted a better picture of what the world at large looks like. 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. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. This is dealing with a primary character, so it may have simply been too tough. This is after 225 reviews. In 2021, Marvel released The Eternals, which featured Phastos, a gay, married man, and his husband. Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor. Upon the news about Eternals getting banned in multiple Arab countries, some Hollywood celebrities spoke about it. 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