Spider Man across the Spider verse has been banned in some regions of the Middle East

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East regions are not allowing the screening of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. According to the news report, many believe the ban is untenable given the trans flag that briefly appears in the movie.

having been banned from releasing bigscreen in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after being tricked into circumventing the censorship clause. As per Saudi Cinema, which is maintained by the General Commission for Cinematographic Media, the highly anticipated animated film would not be allowed to be released in several parts of the Middle East because it ‘violates the visual controls in force’, according to Unilad.

Cause Of Spider Man across the Spider verse in the Middle East

While the cause for the ban is ambiguous, many judge it’s due to the film summary’s introduction of a pro-trans flag, with many in the audience intimate that the star cast known as Gwen is transgender.

Into the Show, Gwen Stacy’s teenage experience in her own world and her feud with her father about her exclusivity are depicted, with a trans flag reading “Keep Safe Trans Toddlers” visible on the wall of Gwen’s room. which was shown in some scenes.

In a recent interaction with Entertainment Tonight, Lord and Miller committed that Into the Spider-Verse and Across the Spider-Verse, which were parts of the Miles Morales Trilogy, will be terminated with Above the Spider-Verse.

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