The Russian distributors have given Power Rangers an 18+ rating after criticism from several anti-gay legislators who complained about the film’s inclusion of a LGBT character.
WDSSPR, the Russian distributor of Power Rangers, informed cinemas on Friday that the film would have the highest possible age restrictions after hardline anti-gay legislator Vitaly Milonov suggested it should be banned.
Power Rangers features the yellow ranger, played by Becky G, who questions her sexuality.
Milonov said the film’s release in Russia should be cancelled because, according to him, it promoted “perverted sexual relations”.