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Universal Pictures is restricted in Syria, as of .
Hollywood film studio producing and distributing major motion pictures worldwide, part of NBCUniversal
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Restricted in Syria: Universal's films are not distributed to the country. A Damascus cinema chain told a community member in September 2026 that the studio refuses to screen its titles in Syria. No outreach has been made yet.
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A community member asked Cinemacity Syria, a Damascus cinema chain, about screening times for the Universal release The Odyssey. The cinema replied that Universal refuses to screen its films in Syria, so the title will not be shown. This documents a restriction on the distribution of Universal's con...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Universal Pictures is restricted in Syria. Access may require workarounds or may not be fully functional. We are monitoring the situation.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Universal Pictures directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.