Due to a string of Twitter references to the strong presence of rapidly flashing strobe lights throughout Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2, Disney has asked theaters to issue a warning before the film begins.
The credit for the notification’s addition goes primarily to blogger Veronica Lewis (@Veron4ica), whose Twitter thread and blog post went viral. In the thread she warns of the dangers to viewers with epilepsy, migraines, or chronic illness, as this film could have potentially triggering effects. Lewis wrote that while she wasn’t suggesting a boycott or alterations to the film, Incredibles 2 should operate under the same principles as other entertainment and electronics by stating a clear warning prior to the film.
HEALTH ALERT I haven’t seen this mentioned in a lot of places, but the new Incredibles 2 movie (#incredibles2) is filled with tons of strobe/flashing lights that can cause issues for people with epilepsy, migraines, and chronic illness. This thread is spoiler free
— Veronica Lewis (@veron4ica) June 15, 2018
So, the villain’s weapon of choice in the movie is bright white lights that are at a rapidly flashing/strobing frequency, with the intent to disorient people. One of these scenes lasts over 90 seconds with continuous strobe light, other scenes last anywhere from 5-30 seconds
— Veronica Lewis (@veron4ica) June 15, 2018
These scenes are also spread out across the movie and often come without warning. My descriptive audio device warned me about the larger scenes, but other times it was light strobe lights came out of nowhere for no reason.
— Veronica Lewis (@veron4ica) June 15, 2018
I am not calling for a boycott of Incredibles 2, or to change the movie. It is very well done, and the strobe lights are an important point in the plot. I just wish Disney/Pixar and theaters alike would issue a warning that the movie contains several scenes with strobe lights
— Veronica Lewis (@veron4ica) June 15, 2018
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?
— Veronica Lewis (@veron4ica) June 15, 2018
Parents have the right to make an informed decision about something that could impact their child’s safety and people with chronic illness have the right to learn about potential triggers/make steps to avoid them. Incredibles 2 needs a safety warning at the ticket window for this
— Veronica Lewis (@veron4ica) June 15, 2018
Please share this thread, as well as my blog post on the topic below, and help to protect people from dangerous health effects that can come from watching Incredibles 2.https://t.co/DuVG5H6yKo
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— Veronica Lewis (@veron4ica) June 15, 2018
Source: Variety, @Veron4ica
