Watching Incredibles 2 may pose a health risk.
Shortly after the sequel hit theaters Friday, several Twitter users issued warnings about a number of scenes that were potentially dangerous for moviegoers with certain medical conditions. Veronica Lewis (@veron4ica) posted a series of now-viral tweets in which she pointed to the film’s heavy use of flashing lights, insisting the animated effects could negatively impact viewers “with epilepsy, migraines, and chronic illness.” Lewis went on to detail certain scenes in the film that have raised concerns while avoiding any major spoilers.
Lewis went on to say that she was not calling for a boycott of Incredibles 2, but she did express concern about the lack of warning notices.
“It is very well done, and the strobe lights are an important point in the plot,” she tweeted. “I just wish Disney/Pixar and theaters alike would issue a warning that the movie contains several scenes with strobe lights.... Video games, some music videos, live concerts, theme park attractions, and even consumer electronics provide warnings about strobe lighting effects and the potential for seizures and other adverse effects. Why not have the same thing be done for a movie targeted at kids?”
According to Variety, Disney has since been notified about the potential health hazards and asked all theaters showing the film to inform their customers about the aforementioned scene.
Lewis expanded on this concern in a blog post titled The Real Villain In Incredibles 2 – Strobe Lights (NO SPOILERS). Other Twitter users have also noted the potential health risks.
Incredibles 2 debuted this weekend nearly 14 years after the original hit the big screen. The sequel is expected to make over $170 million in its opening weekend, which would be the record for an animated film.
