the memo , which has been shared on social media , says : " ' incredibles 2 ' contains a sequence of flashing lights , which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photosensitivities . "
this condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy or another disorder that is triggered by strobe effects .
 
this can set a precedent to make movies ( both in the theater and at home ) safer for all viewers .
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update : after talking to some people who have loved ones with severe epilepsy warning for incredibles 2 !
jackie aker , director of media relations for the epilepsy foundation , says her organization had never before called for a movie to issue a photosensitivity warning , but earlier this year asked apple to change a promotional spot for the new ipad this is not a joke .
i was at a first - night showing tonight , and last anywhere between a few seconds to more than two minutes .
wait until the movie ’s released on digital bluray , and you can watch it in a fully - lit room , with someone with you who will be able to help if the strobe effects do trigger a seizure .