Presence of an LGBT character in the film influenced the decision, says US website
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” was not approved by Saudi censors and its showing was banned in the country. According to THR, the decision was made because of the character’s presence. America Chavezan openly lesbian heroine, who will make her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut.
The second feature of the Sorcerer Supreme will also not be shown in Kuwait and Qatar. As in other Gulf Arab countries, in Saudi Arabia it is considered a crime to be LGBTQIA+. The movie with the actress Xochitl Gomez (“The Babysitters Club”) is the third Disney production to be banned in the country, as “Eternos” and “Amor, Sublime Amor” also did not make it to local theaters.
with direction of Sam Raimi (from “Spider-Man”, 2002 film and the first adaptation live action doioso), “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” features the return of Benedict Cumberbatch to the role of Doctor Strangewhich wins the company of Elizabeth Olsena Wanda Maximoff/witch Scarletas the protagonist.
The character’s presence connects the film directly with “WandaVision”, a series in which Wandaaccidentally creates a perfect reality to live with Eyesight (Paul Bettany). However, the breaking point of “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” must come from “Spider-Man: No Homecoming” and the consequences of the spell performed by the Doctor Strange so that everyone would forget that Peter parker (Tom Holland) and the Spider man.
“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” hits Brazilian movie theaters on May 5th. Ticket pre-sales have already started and this time, there will be a preview, which is scheduled for May 4th.
Source: cinebuzz