Pixar’s Lightyear banned in multiple countries over same-sex kiss
Pixar’s new animated film Lightyear has been banned from cinemas in multiple countries over LGBTQ+ content. Back in 2020, the highly-anticipated film was announced during the annual Disney Investor Day event.
The film, which stars Chris Evans as Buzz Lightyear, is set to explore the origin story of the beloved action figure. The new project is also expected to feature an array of new characters, including a queer space cadet named Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba).
But unlike previous Pixar projects, Lightyear is expected to feature the studio’s first-ever same-sex kiss. The brief moment, which was initially cut but then later restored, is set to take place between Aduba’s character and her partner.
However, due to the film’s LGBTQ+ inclusive moment, Lightyear’s upcoming release has been banned in numerous countries. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Lebanon are just some of the 14 territories that have blocked the film.
