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UK Bans Controversial Call of Duty Ad Over Sexual Violence

2/20/2026

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The Advertising Standards Authority banned a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advertisement for trivializing sexual violence.
The ad featured Nikki Glaser and Peter Stormare as airport security staff implying invasive searches.
Nine complaints prompted the ASA to say the humor stemmed from humiliation and the threat of non-consensual acts.
The ASA bans airing in the UK in its current form, though the ad remains on YouTube.

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The Advertising Standards Authority banned a Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 advertisement for trivializing sexual violence.
The ad featured Nikki Glaser and Peter Stormare as airport security staff implying invasive searches.
Nine complaints prompted the ASA to say the humor stemmed from humiliation and the threat of non-consensual acts.
The ASA bans airing in the UK in its current form, though the ad remains on YouTube.