Sony’s biggest hit of the summer, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, won’t be getting a release in the United Arab Emirates, Deadline has confirmed. The pic was set for release on Jun…
, Deadline has confirmed. The pic was set for release on June 22 in the Gulf region.
Apparently, the point of contention has to do with Gwen Stacy, and whether the character is trans. One of the frames that’s of concern to UAE censors is a ‘protect trans lives’ poster in the background of one scene. It’s our understanding that Sony wasn’t expecting a release ofReuters, who first had the story, reports that Vox Cinemas has pulled the movie without explanation. Also that the UAE Media Council is reportedly objecting to the film, saying it is contrary to the values of the UAE.
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