Movie Saudi Arabia is once again banning the screening of the Marvel film because of its homosexual character

Saudi Arabia ban Disney superhero movie Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness several internationals media. The matter was confirmed on Friday The Hollywood Reporterthat the reason for the ban would be the homosexual character in the film.

The film, based on the Marvel comics, won’t premiere until May and hasn’t been screened yet, but according to magazine sources, the film introduces a character named America Chavez who has been homosexual, at least in the comic. The role is played Xochitl Gomez.

Homosexuality is still illegal in many Gulf countries, which is why many movies with LGBTQ references get stuck in censorship. That’s what happened last year, for example, for another Marvel superhero film Eternalswhich banned in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.

Coming to premiere in May Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is a long-awaited sequel to the 2016 film Doctor Strange. The main star is seen Benedict Cumberbatch.