Many countries alter or ban films deemed offensive. India's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) shortened a 33-second kiss in "Superman," despite its 13+ rating, citing it as "overly sensual." Other examples include altering scenes in "F1 The Movie," "Thunderbolts," "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," and "Oppenheimer" (2023), where Florence Pugh's nudity was digitally covered. Writer Disha Bijolia criticized the CBFC's interference with filmmakers' visions.

Beyond India, altering films is common. Iran, using digital technology since 2010, modifies images and dialogue to conform to Islamic modesty, as detailed in a 2012 The Atlantic article. Scenes in "Bohemian Rhapsody" (2018) were removed in Egypt, prompting criticism from Human Rights Watch. Russia's 2013 "anti-gay" law led to cuts in "Rocketman" (2019), even without direct state censorship. "Anora" (2024) circulated in Russia with scenes depicting drug use cropped out, while nudity remained.

Turkey, under President Erdogan, largely avoids sex and LGBTQ+ themes on television, along with content deemed "anti-Turkish." Studios sometimes self-censor; Sony Pictures provided an altered "Blade Runner 2049" to Turkey, prompting condemnation from Turkey's Film Critics Association (SİYAD). China's censorship is extensive, banning or altering films to avoid “promoting cults or superstition,” with examples including changes made to "Skyfall" (2012), "Titanic 3D" (2012), and "Minions: The Rise of Gru" (2022). Hollywood studios often tailor films for China's market, adding content or making changes to meet censors’ demands, as seen in "Iron Man 3" (2013).

Impact Statement: Film censorship varies widely across countries, impacting artistic expression and audience access to films. The methods range from outright bans to significant alterations, often driven by political, religious, or cultural factors.