‘Barbie’ Finally Set for Release in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates After Speculation Film Would Be Banned

can confirm that the film — which has already passed $1 billion at the global box office — is set to be released in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates this Thursday, ending weeks of speculation that Greta Gerwig’s record-breaking blockbuster would join a growing list of films to be banned.

understands that the film had originally been due for release across the region in line with its worldwide rollout on July 21. However, when local censors suggested a number of small edits, this date was pushed back to Aug. 31. While the move did destroy chances of Gulf cinemas getting to experience the so-called “Barbenheimer” phenomenon , it did presumably give both the censors andstudio Warner Bros. ample time to iron out any issues.

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