Marvel finally adds a gay title hero in "Eternals," only to have film banned in some countries

[Behind the Aegis]

Marvel fans everywhere have been transfixed by stories of heroes who can fly, turn into monsters, manipulate elements, or have super speed.

But some have a hard time with a hero . . . who also happens to be queer.

In the latest MCU film "Eternals," directed by Oscar winner Chloe Zhao, a race of immortal beings with superhuman powers secretly live on Earth for thousands of years and fight evil Deviants before they destroy human life on Earth. One of these heroes is Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry, "Atlanta&quot , who has a relationship with a human man and starts a family with him.

Qatar and Saudi Arabia have reportedly pulled "Eternals" from theaters because Phastos shares a same-sex kiss with his partner in the movie. The LA Times reports, "Listings for 'Eternals,' which had been publicized before, are unavailable on websites in both countries, as well as in Kuwait. Regional booking website elCinema.com, which posts theater listings by country as well as what's coming soon, also doesn't list 'Eternals' in several Gulf countries."

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Pathetic.

[RandySF]

1. And Russia will not allow kids to see it.

[LonePirate]

2. I saw this yesterday. Phastos is probably the best character in the film.

The film has its ups and downs but the Phastos scenes are all great.

[TheRealNorth]

3. So that's why I am seeing the incels on YouTube bashing The Eternals...

They must be feeling emasculated.

[vercetti2021]

6. I saw that too

They still feel gay people aren't people. Irony considering their body pillow waifus aren't really their wives.

[lindysalsagal]

4. I just returned. It doesn't have anything more than one gay kiss in a doorway,

and they're fully clothed. But it portrays the family as very loving and normal with a child, so, that must be the part they object to.

[Jose Garcia]

5. It will probably be banned in China too

[FreepFryer]

7. Nothing like a kid being told they can't see a superhero...

...to make them want to be like that hero.

Good job, Marvel! May the LGBT civil rights efforts in those countries flourish all the faster.