HBO doesn't expect to alter Watchmen's marketing following the controversy over The Hunt

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Universal pulled the movie The Hunt over the weekend after its violent themes became politicized in wake of the El Paso and Dayton mass shootings. But HBO says it doesn't foresee a similar fate happening this fall when it promotes Watchmen, which tackles themes such as white supremacist terrorism and policing. “HBO has a long history of championing thought-provoking storytelling like Watchmen, a blend of fantastical science fiction and political/social commentary which is based on the original iconic graphic novel,” an HBO spokesperson tells Indiewire in a statement. “We have approached the marketing of Watchmen with great care from the outset. The first two trailers for the series have already been released and our future materials will continue in the same vein. There are no current plans to alter the marketing strategy in any significant way.”