Following the recent Texas school tragedy, Disney+ has included a warning for the first episode of Obi-Wan Kenobic Regarding an opening scene in the Star Wars series that may be upsetting to some viewers. “While this fictional series is a continuation of the plot of the Star Wars films recorded several years earlier,” warns a note in the “Details” section of the show, “some scenes may disturb viewers in light of recent tragic events.” are,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
However, the notification does not appear in the “Details” section of all Disney+ account for the show. It also does not appear onscreen before the start of the episode.
After the premiere of the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobic The message was added at some point on Friday, on Thursday night on the West Coast and midnight on Friday on the East Coast.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, viewers are transported to the present day in the show led by Ewan McGregor, a scene from ten years ago in which Order 66, aka the Jedi, is nearly eliminated. The scene begins with a group of Force-sensitive youths at the Jedi Temple, before Clone Troopers attack the Temple and open fire on the Jedi and the children.
The blazing fire doesn’t reach any kids, but the scene is dramatic, and for some viewers, too much, given the country’s raw emotion from the bottomless tragedy of Texas.
before the message is displayed Obi-Wan Kenobic, Netflix issued Warning In the latest season of Stranger Things, which also premiered on Friday.
The disclaimer before last season’s recap read, “We filmed this season of Stranger Things a year ago.” “But given the recent tragic shooting at a Texas school, viewers may find the opening scene of Episode 1 disturbing. We are deeply saddened by this unspeakable violence, and our hearts go out to every family. “
“Warning: Violent violence involving children is included,” Netflix added in the premiere’s description.