CBFC Cuts Kissing Scene From New Superman Movie For Indian Audiences

CBFC Cuts Kissing Scene From New Superman Movie For Indian Audiences

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The new Superman movie directed by James Gunn has released in India with some important changes. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has removed a 33-second kissing scene between David Corenswet (Superman) and Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane). This decision has started a big discussion about film censorship in India.

What Was Cut From The Superman Movie

The CBFC made two main changes to the movie before allowing its release in India:

  • Removed a 33-second romantic kissing scene between Superman and Lois Lane
  • Muted some curse words used in the film

The kissing scene shows Superman and Lois Lane floating in air while kissing. This same moment was seen in the movie’s trailer. After the cuts, only a few seconds of the kiss remain in the Indian version.

People who saw early screenings said the cuts feel sudden and strange. One viewer mentioned:

“It felt odd because the cut was very apparent. It’s odd that they kept the violent fights but deleted a kiss scene.”

Why The CBFC Made These Changes

The CBFC gave the movie a U/A 13+ certificate. This means children under 13 can watch with adults. The board said the kissing scene was “too sensual” for this rating. They described it as a “sensual visual” that needed to be removed.

This is not the first time CBFC has made such changes. Recently, they:

  • Changed a middle finger emoji to a fist emoji in Brad Pitt’s F1 movie
  • Cut intimate scenes from Oppenheimer and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Public Reaction To The Cuts

Many people on social media are questioning the CBFC’s decision. Some fans are angry that a simple kiss was cut while violent action scenes remain. Others point out that Indian movies often have more revealing dance numbers that get approved.

Here are some reactions from social media:

“CBFC cuts a 33-second kiss in Superman, but item numbers with half-naked dancers and vulgar lyrics get a free pass? What’s the logic?”

“A Superman-Lois Lane kiss is ‘too sensual,’ but item songs objectifying women are fine for U/A? CBFC needs to explain this hypocrisy.”

“CBFC cutting a Superman kiss but allowing item numbers shows they’re stuck in the past. Let audiences decide what’s appropriate.”

One user strongly expressed:

“FFS, it’s a PG-13 rated SUPERMAN movie! This country sucks.”

About The New Superman Movie

The new Superman movie is the first in James Gunn’s reboot of the DC Universe. It stars:

  • David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent
  • Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
  • Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
  • Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl
  • Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner

The movie shows Clark Kent balancing his life as a Kryptonian superhero and a human raised on Earth. Despite the cuts, the film still has all its action scenes and the love story between Superman and Lois Lane – just with less kissing.

History Of Hollywood Cuts In India

The CBFC has a history of changing Hollywood movies for Indian audiences. Some recent examples include:

  • Oppenheimer: Intimate scenes between Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh were trimmed
  • F1: Middle finger emoji changed to fist bump
  • Deadpool: Earlier versions had many cuts for language and violence

Movie studios sometimes make these changes themselves to avoid delays in getting approval. The makers of F1 already edited the middle finger scene before sending it to CBFC.

Superman’s Box Office Expectations In India

The movie is releasing on over 2,800 screens across India, including IMAX theaters. Industry experts predict it could earn โ‚น8-9 crore on its opening day. It’s competing with other new releases like:

  • Maalik starring Rajkummar Rao
  • Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan with Shanaya Kapoor

The runtime of Superman is 2 hours 10 minutes and 44 seconds after the CBFC cuts. The original version is slightly longer.

The Bigger Debate About Censorship

This incident has renewed discussions about:

  1. Why kissing scenes are often cut while violence stays
  2. Different standards for Hollywood vs Bollywood content
  3. Whether censorship rules need updating for modern audiences

Some people argue that parents should decide what’s appropriate for their kids, not the censor board. Others believe Indian cultural values need to be protected in films.

Also Read: James Gunnโ€™s New Superman Movie Brings Hope And Fresh Energy To The DC Universe

The Superman movie releases worldwide on July 11, 2025, including in India with these modifications. Fans can still enjoy the full story of Superman’s return to the big screen, just with slightly less romance in the Indian version.