LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year
LGBTQ character representation in film declines for third consecutive year
Questions people are asking
What is the source of the data on LGBTQ representation in film?
GLAAD
In which film categories is LGBTQ representation notably absent?
Animated and family films
What is the trend in LGBTQ representation in film over the past three years?
Decline
What happened
LGBTQ character representation in film has declined for the third year in a row.
Coverage from various outlets, including GLAAD, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Guardian, emphasizes this decline. Despite some standout successes, the overall trend shows a decrease in LGBTQ films.
The decline is particularly notable in animated and family films, with one outlet reporting a 'complete absence' of LGBTQ representation in these categories for 2025. To watch next: future film releases and potential changes in representation trends.
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Sources (6)
- GLAAD’S Where We Are in Film Study Finds Decrease in LGBTQ Films, Despite Standout Inclusive Successes GLAAD · 46d ago
- From the Desk of Megan Townsend GLAAD · 46d ago
- "Complete Absence" of LGBTQ Representation in Animated/Family Films of 2025: New GLAAD Study mombian.com · 46d ago
- LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream movies hits record lows, study finds Out Magazine · 46d ago
- LGBTQ+ inclusion in film at a three-year low, Glaad survey suggests The Guardian · 46d ago
- LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year The Hollywood Reporter · 46d ago broke it first
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