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IMDb works in Syria, as of .

Online database of films, TV series and the people who make them, with ratings, reviews, cast lists and trailers

Last Updated

This service is available from Syria — voting is closed.

What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

From a Syrian connection IMDb showed its live content, including a playable trailer and featured titles, and the tester reports the service works.

Landing pageWorks

The imdb.com homepage loaded normally from a Syrian connection.

Progress Timeline

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Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Amazon's EU privacy team asking it to review the country restriction, noting that Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism was rescinded on 24 August 2026 and that the measures still in force target named individuals.

IMDb is open in Syria!

Great news—IMDb has made their service available to users in Syria. This is exactly what we're working toward. Help us celebrate companies that do the right thing and encourage others to follow their lead.

Help others follow: When advocating with other companies, mention that IMDb is already serving Syria. Real examples make the strongest case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. IMDb is available in Syria: its core use and every other part we track work.

Check the timeline on this page for the full history of IMDb's availability in Syria, including when access was restored.