Event Brief
Marvel actors back campaign to free Marwan Barghouti
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET
Summary: More than 20 actors who appeared in Marvel films joined a campaign calling for the release of convicted Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti. The “Freedom for Marwan” effort was promoted via an Instagram post by freemarwannow and includes names such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, and Tilda Swinton, with organizers saying over 200 cultural figures have signed.
WHO: freemarwannow and participating Marvel film actors
WHAT: Actors joined a “Freedom for Marwan” campaign calling for Marwan Barghouti’s release.
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The campaign cites concern over Barghouti’s continuing imprisonment, mistreatment, and denial of legal rights, and calls on the UN and governments to seek his release.
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