Most recently, they banned the latest Spider-Man animation in June, allegedly over a scene that included a transgender pride flag.
However, ‘Barbie’, which has grossed over USD 1 billion worldwide, is being shown in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
In Lebanon, Culture Minister Mohamed Mortada said on Wednesday that he had asked authorities to ban ‘Barbie’ for allegedly “promoting homosexuality”, although the film made no direct references to gay relationships or queer themes. Is.