Marvel’s latest release Eternals has been barred from displaying in Saudi Arabia and other countries including Qatar and Kuwait for its promotion of same-sex relationships.

According to media reports, one of the members of the titular beings who is a weapon inventor and technology expert in the film turned out to be a gay man.

He was also seen sharing a kiss with his husband Ben (portrayed by Haaz Sleiman). However, the first-ever gay relationship in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie is the reason behind its ban.

The film was expected to release across the Gulf on November 11. The film is still presumed to hit the theatres in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), reports added.

The film features a huge group of A-list actors. Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Lia McHugh, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Gil Birmingham, Harish Patel, and Kit Harington also star.

On the other hand, Eternals turned out to be a hit at the Indian box office as to bagged INR 7.35 crore.

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