Algeria has officially prohibited the movie "Barbie," which had been screened at certain cinemas in the country for some few weeks now.

Both an official source and the local news site 24H Algerie confirmed this on Monday August 15, 2023.

According to the official source, the film is deemed to "promote homosexuality and other Western values," which contravenes Algeria's religious and cultural principles.

Featuring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling as Barbie and Ken, the movie depicts Mattel Inc's doll entering the real world on an adventure.

Despite the ban by Lebanon and Kuwait h, the film has however achieved a global box office revenue of over $1 billion since its premiere on July 21, 2023