'Twisters' LA Premiere Disrupted by PETA Protester Against 'Animal Abuse' in Rodeo Scene

A protester disrupted the Los Angeles premiere of "Twisters" Thursday night to denounce the depiction of "animal abuse" in a rodeo scene in the film, which resulted in the woman being escorted out by security.

Videos shared on social media show the film's stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell being introduced in front of the audience at the Westwood Regency Village Theatre Thursday, July 11, when a woman rushes the stage repeating the phrases, "There no excuse for animal abuse," and "Universal, we urge you," referring to the studio behind the movie.

After the protester was removed from the theater, Powell finished introducing the film and passed the microphone to costar Anthony Ramos, who laughed and said, "That was a wild intro."

The protester was part of a protest held by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA ), and more members were protesting outside the venue.

"We demand a disclaimer," PETA wrote on X, formerly Twitter, alongside photos from the protest. "@universalpics, it's time for a reality check. @Twisters’ rodeo date scene glorifies torment, violence, and death of animals."

The photos showed protesters wearing cow masks and holding signs that read "Calves' Necks Are Twisted at Rodeos" and "Lasso Tornadoes, Not Animals."

"We stirred up at a storm at the #TwistersMovie premiere tonight with a clear message against its rodeo scene," PETA wrote alongside a video clip of the protester inside. "Shame on Universal Pictures for glamorizing violence towards animals!"

—TMX contributed to this report .