The highly anticipated sequel to the 2018 animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, has been banned in the United Arab Emirates and several other Middle Eastern countries. The reason for the ban is unclear, but it is believed to be due to the inclusion of a trans flag in the film.
The trans flag is a symbol of the transgender community and is often used to show support for transgender people. The flag’s appearance in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been met with mixed reactions. Some fans have praised the film for its representation of the transgender community, while others have criticized it for being too political.
Many fans believe that the character Gwen Stacy, who is known to be a trans-ally, is the reason behind the controversy. Gwen’s room in the movie features a trans flag with the words ‘Protect Trans Kids’.
Furthermore, there has been an ongoing debate among viewers as to whether Gwen Stacy herself is a transgender individual.
The ban on Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the latest in a series of censorship cases involving LGBTQ+ content in the Middle East. In recent years, several countries in the region have banned films and television shows that feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is still scheduled to be released in other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, and Europe. The film is expected to be a critical and commercial success.
About the Trilogy
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is the second film in a trilogy of films focused on Miles Morales. The first film in the trilogy, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, was released in 2018 and won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. The third and final film in the trilogy, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, is scheduled to be released in 2024.