Over 20 Marvel stars call for release of terrorist Barghouti from Israeli prison

More than 20 actors known for their roles in Marvel films, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo, and Cate Blanchett, have joined a campaign calling for the release of Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti from an Israeli prison. The campaign was launched in late 2025 by Barghouti's family with support from British organizations. The Marvel stars are part of a broader initiative uniting over 200 cultural figures.

More than 20 actors known for their roles in Marvel Studios films and series have joined the international campaign "Freedom for Marwan," urging Israel to release Palestinian terrorist Marwan Barghouti. Signatories include Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange), Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Don Cheadle (War Machine), Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Tatiana Maslany, Daniel Brühl, Ian McKellen, Hugo Weaving, and Kingsley Ben-Adir. The campaign was launched in late 2025 by Barghouti's family with support from civil society organizations in the United Kingdom. The Marvel stars join over 200 cultural figures from around the world—actors, musicians, writers, and directors—who have already signed a letter supporting the campaign. The article uses the term "terrorist" in reference to Barghouti in the headline and first sentence, reflecting the publication's editorial stance.