LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year
GLAAD’s latest study shows LGBTQ characters in film hit a three‑year low, sparking industry scrutiny.
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📍 How it ended
A GLAAD study reported that LGBTQ representation in mainstream films reached a three-year low in 2025. The research highlighted a complete absence of such representation in animated and family films, despite identifying some individual inclusive successes.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
A new GLAAD survey reports a decline in LGBTQ characters in film for the third consecutive year, marking the lowest representation in three years. Out Magazine, GO Magazine, The Guardian and The Hollywood Reporter cite the study, noting record lows in mainstream movies and a “complete absence” of LGBTQ figures in 2025 animated and family releases, while GLAAD’s own release highlights a few standout inclusive successes.
Coverage suggests future monitoring of GLAAD’s forthcoming reports and the industry’s response to the noted gaps, especially in family‑oriented animation.
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Quick answers
What trend does the GLAAD study identify?
It identifies a decline in LGBTQ characters in film for the third year, reaching a three‑year low.
Which film categories are highlighted as lacking representation?
Animated and family films of 2025 are noted for a “complete absence” of LGBTQ representation.
What does the coverage say about any positive examples?
The GLAAD release mentions standout inclusive successes despite the overall decline.
Coverage (7)
- GLAAD’S Where We Are in Film Study Finds Decrease in LGBTQ Films, Despite Standout Inclusive Successes GLAAD · 45d ago
- LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream movies hits record lows, study finds Out Magazine · 45d ago
- Hollywood's LGBTQ+ Representation Is Worse Than You Think, According to GLAAD's New Report GO Magazine · 45d ago
- From the Desk of Megan Townsend GLAAD · 45d ago
- "Complete Absence" of LGBTQ Representation in Animated/Family Films of 2025: New GLAAD Study mombian.com · 45d ago
- LGBTQ+ inclusion in film at a three-year low, Glaad survey suggests The Guardian · 45d ago
- LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year The Hollywood Reporter · 45d ago
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