The campaign against the film, which included AI-fueled mass mailings to pressure exhibitors, was run by a group with ties to other efforts against Disney for employing the Israeli actresses Gal Gadot and Shira Haas.

Sacha Baron Cohen directs and stars in the feature that is now streaming on Prime Video.

British Jewish comedian pushes back against calls to boycott his new film 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' over cultural appropriation concerns, says character is ideal vehicle for exposing insidious explosion of bigotry

Amazon MGM Studios released the comedy in theaters over the weekend for a two-day run.

'Wicker,' 'Wildwood' and 'Klara and the Sun' are among this weekend's arrivals.

British Jewish actor and comic says he's 'not surprised prominent Jews are being targeted' amid calls to boycott his movie over iconic character's appropriation of Black culture

Also debuting this weekend are 'Wildwood,' 'Klara and the Sun,' 'Wicker' and 'Ali G: Who Iz I?'

The comedian brings back the controversial character for his first big-screen appearance since 2002's 'Ali G Indahouse.'

With his OG character back and outrage already brewing, the comedy provocateur talks cancel culture, boycotts and putting his money — and his life — on the line for a laugh.