# London Underground Bans 'The Mummy' Film Ad

A promotional poster for the film The Mummy has been banned from the London Underground after commuters complained about its disturbing imagery. The ad, which showed a close-up of a corpse-like face, was deemed too distressing for public transit. The ban highlights the strict standards applied to advertising in public spaces.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdewg45w5kno?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:06:15 GMT
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/the-mummy-poster-ads-banned-london-underground-1236828159/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:11:30 +0000