# LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-10 03:29 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 3.35

## Executive Summary
LGBTQ character representation in film declines for third consecutive year

## Intelligence Brief
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.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
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## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLAAD | GLAAD’S Where We Are in Film Study Finds Decrease in LGBTQ Films, Despite Standout Inclusive Successes | 2026-07-10 07:02 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxOZXRNclVzZ0VsVEsza3pYbHVjbGVfd3YyWEJSdGh4cW1kanlqSFVtVnFZS25seVNQTEZfTDY0LUZ5M2FnRGtZOFZIdWZLRTMtc0FQZklBdGpEOTM1a1drUzd3dkVxZlh3SEJqQUVVcEpjek5fS1BpRTU3NmtEZ1ZKWkZtNC1kRktiMkk1OVB4TTZKT3pMd3JZbHBKVTJCUmc4Y0RjTmtaclh3REJMOGM2UnRVOF9pUW1FaFJr?oc=5) |
| GLAAD | From the Desk of Megan Townsend | 2026-07-09 13:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMia0FVX3lxTE1CT29CUWg2a1dzVlhuMG1zbUo0RmFoUVJSYl9yeGJIdFlUQ19ULS12dnFsOVZrNFhTLXBRcFg3YjVXMko5aWZwQVUtVUN4eDRCcHJFVC1ZaDRuZDFFVmxNQzJ1VHllUXVTaVQw?oc=5) |
| mombian.com | "Complete Absence" of LGBTQ Representation in Animated/Family Films of 2025: New GLAAD Study | 2026-07-09 13:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxNQk9KaWZaMmRNRmhQcEFMMzh5NVlkNWFRT01NczZBY1VOb3AxZGMwV3lGbC1EUkQ2NURFRW0wbXFyY19zSUFIS1B5b1htTmdlbXNKSW02SjgxV2E5Q2RTWjR2QUw5c3Z5c2xhdjNMdGlJQVdfLWNsOWhwNVZVX0EtUkVqTG9pUVlVQVFvYTFnU1FmbXYxQkNzMTRjR05VSTBEeGEtLXo3YXhTY3draVh5NkVQd3lzLW4zNWdTbEhn?oc=5) |
| Out Magazine | LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream movies hits record lows, study finds | 2026-07-09 13:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZkFVX3lxTE5GSDRlbnpKVzBIekxucUswQTdYY3Q1X0NyQmM2WWRMT3MwNkZxcFRxOXZ0ajVNa1dOY0U4MU95SDJ3RHhQVFF4SVlTeEYwU2tHbS1PM3duczVVd3dNUlBmOE9wc0pXUQ?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | LGBTQ+ inclusion in film at a three-year low, Glaad survey suggests | 2026-07-09 13:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxPbFZmN3dFZVIwejV3T2U5WkZLbGZuNjhjdU82TUtvSTZHQ3VUSzJGRDlQcmwzQzZKZmxTNkJmOHdmRFlhVUh1WjlSYWxxQVNJeENGd1RremV0eW50bXVRbjE5XzItMUhHSzhoVmxabTZmVHQ0Y29HYUs2YlFldEdaYXozbHE0Yk1zY1E?oc=5) |
| The Hollywood Reporter | LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year | 2026-07-09 13:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxPWXkwSnVfSzFqc01tRVJpRmlKdk9SZHdSS01jYVByY3k1MVhPRTBvaTBSUUkwcHdHeEZwcXFURjdHc28ySjk3b3dlVU1mLXhJR05hRG5CRGkzcVBOWVJTRUIyT1o3c0I3dUVCNHhJc2p5Q08za3hYQlBkWHN6Y3NDYTNOMDNmRF94ekc1M3luYXJoZUJUbGh0c3VfZ19ldw?oc=5) |

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