'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Banned From Majority Muslim Countries Over Transgender Reference

The film was banned with no official explanation from over a dozen Muslim-majority countries.
The ban is believed to be due to a brief scene featuring a transgender flag and message in the background.
LGBTQ+ representations are illegal and contrary to "local customs and values" in many of these countries.
The film's abrupt removal from theaters angered fans and highlighted ongoing censorship issues.
This ban echoes a similar incident last year when Disney's "Lightyear" was banned over a lesbian kiss.