They are primarily Muslim countries and the problem with this kid’s animated movie is that it has a same-sex couple. (news story here)
The bigger, more important trend is that Hollywood is deciding not to modify their movies for such markets. Instead, they are forgoing revenue to stay true to their artistic vision and/or values.
We are seeing a further divide between “east” and “west”. The split is becoming true due to many, many aspects, but homophobia is clearly part of it, or at least a symptom of it.
A few decades of accumulating consumer activism is now bearing fruit. Corporations are appeasing their woke, local consumers at the expense of foreign profits. See also the lesser reliance on fashion sweatshops. And in general, products from China.
The trend shows no sign of ending. Expect more reluctance to deal with the “east” in any way, and for “western” corporations to become more self-reliant.
The split continues…