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Another layer to the shift is the influence of geopolitics. Hollywood and Western entertainment are increasingly looking towards markets like China, which enforce strict social and ideological boundaries. Projects that once pushed progressive narratives are being scrubbed of content deemed offensive or controversial, leading to a more traditional or sanitized presentation of stories.
Concurrently, some franchises like Zootopia are being "cleaned" of any potential dissent or LGBTQ+ themes, possibly to appeal to more conservative audiences or access these key markets. The concern is that such edits further diminish the presence of diverse characters, especially those involving non-traditional relationships.