US EditionWhich Scenes Were Cut From ‘Superman’ in India? Censorship Explained
INDIA, JUL 15 – The Central Board of Film Certification removed 41 seconds of content, including two kissing scenes, sparking debate over censorship and creative freedom in Indian cinema, officials said.
- On July 11, 2025, India's Central Board of Film Certification approved Superman with a U/A 13+ certificate, deleting two kissing scenes and 41 seconds of footage.
- The Cinematograph Act's rules grant the CBFC broad discretion, applying vague guidelines to justify cuts, reflecting its conservative stance on sensual content in films like Thunderbolts.
- According to Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC demanded an eight-second `foul gesture` cut and deleted a 33-second `sensual visual` in Superman.
- As backlash grew, critics argue it reflects a double standard by permitting more problematic content without cuts.
- Despite controversy, Superman still ranks as the top film at India's box office with a record DC opening weekend, and it has reignited debates on censorship hypocrisy and outdated moral codes.
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Which Scenes Were Cut From 'Superman' in India? Censorship Explained
Superman has gotten rave reviews from fans all over the world; however, some audiences were deprived of specific scenes in the film due to them being “overly sensual.” The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) pulled footage from the James Gunn movie in India amid ongoing debates about censorship, per Variety. The DC Studios film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It…
India Faces Backlash After Censoring 'Sensual' Scenes From 'Superman' Ahead Of National Release
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India’s Film Board Censors ‘Superman’ Kiss Scene
Several scenes in the latest Superman film have been cut to meet the demands from India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). One of the cut scenes involves a kiss between Superman and Lois Lane, deemed “overly sensual,” per local reports. The film has been given a 13+ age rating by the CBFC in India, […]
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