# UK bans 'The Mummy' film posters from public display

The UK's advertising regulator has banned public display of posters for the film The Mummy after complaints they were too frightening for children. The posters, featuring a monstrous face, were ruled likely to cause distress. The ruling underscores strict UK standards on potentially disturbing outdoor advertising.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/05/film-posters-for-the-mummy-banned-from-public-display-in-the-uk) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:23:35 GMT