Kuwait Bans ‘Barbie’ , Over Gender and Sexuality Themes, , Lebanon Moves to Do the Same.<br />The blockbuster film opens <br />across the Middle East on Aug. 10.<br />On Aug. 9, Kuwait announced that the movie would be banned, NBC News reports. .<br />Officials say that 'Barbie' promotes "ideas and <br />beliefs that are alien to the Kuwaiti society and <br />public order," according to state news agency KUNA.<br />Lebanese Culture Minister Mohammad Mortada would also like to see the film banned, .<br />saying it was found to "contradict values of faith <br />and morality" and "promote homosexuality and sexual transformation," NBC News reports. .<br />His request was sent to Lebanon's General Security agency which will make the final decision.<br />Supporters of the LGBTQ+ community in Lebanon are in an uproar over the potential ban.<br />Supporters of the LGBTQ+ community in Lebanon are in an uproar over the potential ban.<br />But the country's relative tolerance has diminished in recent years due to the influence of "Islamist and far-right Christian groups," NBC News reports. .<br />While 'Barbie' does not dramatically flaunt sexuality, it does include LBGTQ+ cast members Kate McKinnon and Hari Nef.<br />While 'Barbie' does not dramatically flaunt sexuality, it does include LBGTQ+ cast members Kate McKinnon and Hari Nef.<br />'Barbie' has already grossed <br />over $1 billion worldwide
