Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Film Banned in Saudi Arabia Because of Gay Themes
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is an upcoming Marvel film directed by Sam Raimi. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen in major roles. The film releases on May 6.
Ahead of Benedict Cumberbatch starrer Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' release worldwide, reports suggested that the film has been banned in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar due to a new character being gay. America Chavez (played by Xochitl Gomez), is a lesbian in the film and the Marvel comics. Obi-Wan Kenobi: Loki's Music Composer Natalie Holt To Compose the Score for the Series.
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#MultiverseOfMadness has been banned in Saudi Arabia, likely due to the inclusion of America Chavez.
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— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) April 22, 2022
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