{
  "id": 9493611,
  "title": "Avengers: Endgame Encore banned in Kuwait as re-release opens worldwide",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/avengers-endgame-encore-banned-in-kuwait-as-re-release-opens-worldwide-9493611",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T04:44:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/09/24/avengers-endgame-encore-banned-in-kuwait-as-re-release-opens-worldwide/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marvel's Avengers: Endgame Encore has been banned from cinemas in Kuwait despite the original film being screened there with edits. Kuwaiti cinema chain Cinescape announced the ban before the planned release, after tickets had already gone on sale. Cinescape stated that the shows have been cancelled, and they will issue a full refund for all bookings. Vox Cinemas Kuwait also posted a similar message, apologising for any disappointment caused. When viewers inquired about the reason, Vox Cinemas responded that circumstances beyond their control were to blame. The ban occurs as Avengers: Endgame Encore opens worldwide in cinemas, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Qatar. Avengers: Endgame Encore is a special presentation of the original film, featuring additional material connecting it to the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Doomsday marks Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villain Doctor Doom, a departure from his role as Iron Man in the original film.",
  "summary": "Marvel blockbuster Avengers: Endgame Encore has been banned from cinemas in Kuwait, despite the original film having screened in the country with cuts. Kuwaiti cinema chain Cinescape announced the ban ahead of the film's planned release, after tickets had already gone on sale. “Due to the banning of the movie Avengers: Endgame Encore , the shows have been cancelled. Cinescape will issue a full…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Avengers: Endgame Encore banned in Kuwait as re-release opens worldwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/avengers-endgame-encore-banned-in-kuwait-as-re-release-opens-worldwide",
        "published": "2026-09-24T04:44:23.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}