Wicked' is feared to be the latest major Hollywood release to be banned in Kuwait, where last year 'Barbie' was pulled protect 'public ethics'

The box-office behemoth boasts a large cast of LGBTQ+ actors, including Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and Bowen Yang.

Wicked has reportedly been banned from theaters in Kuwait, with some believing the cause to be related to the film’s many LGBTQ cast members. According to a report from Variety, the film has been removed from cinema listings in the country just a day before it was set to release.

The National Board of Review put its full support behind Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked,” naming the lavish musical the best film of the year, Chu best director and awarding its stars, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande,

Universal’s feature take of the Broadway musical, Wicked, wasn’t only named Best Film of 2024 by the National Board of Review, but the movie was also named Best Director for Jon M. Chu, while its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are receiving an NBR Spotlight Award for their creative collaboration.

The National Board of Review has crowned 'Wicked' as the best film of 2024, also honoring its director Jon M. Chu and stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The film's success at NBR highlights its potential as an Oscars contender.