CBFC cuts 8-second kissing scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, U/A 13+ rating
- CBFC deleted an 8-second-long kissing scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- Obscene words have been muted at three places in the film.
- The movie received a U/A 13+ certificate from the censor board.
- The cuts are part of standard censorship for Hollywood releases in India.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has ordered cuts in the upcoming Hollywood release Spider-Man: Brand New Day before its theatrical release in India. An 8-second-long kissing scene has been deleted, and expletives have been muted at three points in the film.
The film has received a U/A 13+ certificate, which means children under 13 can watch it with parental guidance. The cuts align with the board's usual approach to intimate scenes and language in mainstream Hollywood films.
What has been cut
According to sources, the removed scene shows the lead characters sharing a kiss. The exact duration is 8 seconds. The CBFC also muted obscene words in three separate instances across the runtime.
Officials have not confirmed the specific words that were muted. The makers have accepted the cuts without any appeal, sources said.
Typical pattern for Hollywood films
The CBFC has a history of trimming kissing scenes and toning down language in Hollywood films for Indian audiences. Earlier this year, similar cuts were made in other big-budget superhero movies.
For Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the board's decisions were reportedly routine. No major plot points were affected by the deletions.
Reaction from fans
Social media saw mixed reactions. Some fans expressed disappointment over the removal of what they called a harmless romantic moment. Others said they expected such cuts and were not surprised.
Several users pointed out that Indian films often include kissing scenes without cuts, raising questions about the board's selective approach. The CBFC has not issued a statement explaining the reasoning.
Box office expectations
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. The film is expected to open big in India despite the cuts.
Advance bookings have been strong in major cities. Distributors are confident the trimmed scene will not hurt the film's performance at the box office.
The film is scheduled to release in Indian theatres later this week. It will be available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and other regional languages.