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Is the New Spider-Man Movie Banned in Lebanon? Let’s Talk About It
The highly anticipated Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), which was scheduled to hit Lebanese cinemas on July 30, might actually face delays or even a ban.
Though local cinemas like Grand Cinemas, VOX, and Cinemacity have all listed the movie as “coming soon”, it has reportedly not received approval from Lebanon’s General Security. At the time of writing, no official ban has been announced. However, unless the film receives final approval, Lebanese audiences may have to wait a little longer before they can watch Tom Holland’s latest Spider-Man adventure.
But why?
The reported reason is the involvement of producer Avi Arad, an American-Israeli producer credited on the film. Some moviegoers have pointed out that Arad was also credited on previous Spider-Man films and numerous other Sony releases that were screened in Lebanon without issue, raising questions about the consistency of the approval process.
It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time a major release has been left in limbo. In the past, some films only received approval on the day they were scheduled to premiere, so there’s still a chance Spider-Man: Brand New Day could make it to Lebanese cinemas if clearance is granted in time. This wouldn’t be the first time that a Spider-Man movie faces a ban in Lebanon, since Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) was also banned due to a scene involving a transgender flag.
For now, fans are left waiting for an official decision, with cinemas unable to confirm whether the film will be released as planned. Until Lebanon’s General Security announces its final verdict, the movie’s local release remains up in the air.
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