Disney film ‘Lightyear’ will not be screened in UAE cinemas

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

The Media Regulatory Office announced that the animated film Lightyear, which is scheduled for release on 16th June, is not licensed for public screening in all cinemas in the UAE, due to its violation of the country’s media content standards.

The office confirms that all films screened in cinemas across the country are subject to follow-up and evaluation before the date of screening to the public, to ensure the safety of the circulated content according to the appropriate age classification.

In the region, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have also banned the screening of the movie in its theatres.

The UAE media office tweet included an image of the film's poster, with the profile image of its main character Buzz Lightyear with a "Prohibited” symbol.

The movie reportedly includes a character voiced by actress Uzo Aduba kissing another woman with whom she's in a relationship.

The authorities said that this particular theme violates the media and content laws in the UAE.

Actor Chris Evans voicing the inspiration for the Buzz Lightyear action figure from the "Toy Story,” embarks on an intergalactic adventure with a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion.