The Lady of Heaven was able to provoke controversy since its premiere last week in Britain. The film has sparked many protests across the country, where over 120,000 people signed a petition calling for the film to be banned because it touched on Islamic sanctities in an inappropriate way. In addition, the movie contained several historical inaccuracies.

Therefore , Cineworld decided to withdraw the film from its theaters in Sheffield , Bolton, and Birmingham, in order to ensure the safety of its employees and customers.