The Guardian reports that, while the movie would have still been viewable in Singapore with the scene intact, it would have resulted in a higher rating, which likely would have limited the film’s box office potential.
In a move that surprises no one who has seen this happen before, the nation of Singapore, which regulates its media, has announced that Disney voluntarily removed the moment from the film for screenings, a move that kept the film at a PG13 rating.