Attention, romantic drama lovers! Your new favorite film of 2024 has just hit theaters. If you haven’t heard already, “It Ends with Us” has premiered and is already raking in impressive presales, even posing a challenge to “Deadpool and Wolverine”.
How could we not anticipate this picture? It’s not only a big-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s most acclaimed work but also marks Blake Lively’s return to leading roles. It’s definitely a “Welcome back, Queen Serena” moment.
However, not everyone is thrilled about this highly anticipated release. In fact, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that the production has already been banned in one country.
Qatar Censors Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends with Us’
As reported by the media outlet, “It Ends with Us” has been blocked from release in Qatar due to its kissing scenes. While fans of the book know there are numerous other reasons the film might be considered sensitive in certain regions, the focus on the kisses is surprising.
It’s important to note that Qatar has a strict censorship committee. The country has also banned films such as “Barbie,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “Eternals,” and “Lightyear”.
Unfortunately, this means that fans in Qatar won’t be able to see Blake Lively’s return to romantic films on the big screen. However, they might have better luck when the film becomes available on streaming services.
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It’s hard to imagine this adaptation not reaching audiences worldwide, given its potential to be one of the biggest titles of its genre in 2024. The movie has already received significant praise from critics, and discussions about a sequel are already the hot topic!
