JOURNAL ARTICLE

Blockbuster 'Spider-Man' movie abruptly vanishes from theaters in many Muslim-majority countries.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: El Hajj, Nick 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the removal of "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" from cinema listings in over a dozen Muslim-majority countries, reportedly due to a brief transgender reference in the film. The film, which features the character Miles Morales, was initially set to premiere in the Middle East on June 22 but was quietly pulled from listings in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. While no official bans were announced, the decision appears linked to cultural sensitivities regarding LGBTQ+ themes in these regions, where such identities are often viewed as contrary to Islamic beliefs. The article also notes a precedent with Disney's "Lightyear," which faced similar censorship issues in the past. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:164376616
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