The inclusion of the kiss in the film also led to it being banned in at least 14 countries, primarily in the Middle East and Asia, where same-sex relations are criminalized.īut most movie-goers didn’t seem to have a problem with the scene involving the kiss.

The same-sex kiss, which occurs briefly between the character Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba) and her partner, has been the source of much consternation from social conservatives, who have accused Pixar and its parent company, Disney, of seeking to “indoctrinate” or “groom” children, based on the belief that seeing portrayals of same-sex behavior will encourage kids to identify as LGBTQ. The theater’s owner told ABC affiliate KOCO that the theater would show the film uninterrupted, adding that they never fast-forwarded through any part of the movie. Saudi Arabia Forbids Sale of Rainbow Toysīy Monday afternoon, the sign had been removed and the theater had apparently reversed course.