Disney 'refused' to cut LGBTQ+ Doctor Strange 2 scene with new Marvel hero

DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS hits cinemas in just a matter of days, but it has already hit a snag in its release. A new Marvel hero on the scene, America Chavez, could potentially be responsible for banning the movie from playing in Saudi Arabia over a line of dialogue that references an LGBTQ+ couple.
The upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is going to split the universe up even more. Not only will the titular hero be venturing into new and fantastic universes, but he will also be introduced to a collection of new characters. On top of the rumoured arrivals of Professor X and Namor, a new hero will be introduced: America Chavez.

In the Marvel comics, America - otherwise known as Miss America - is a young superhero who has super strength, invulnerability, flight, and a Star Blast ability.

Crucially, however, America comes from a universe where men don't exist. Because of this, she has two mums.

What's more, the young Latin-American hero is also a gay character, making her one of the first openly LGBTQ+ character in the MCU yet.

Because of these two reasons, Saudi Arabia has reportedly asked Disney to cut "LGBTQ references" from Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness before it is released there.