LGBTQ+ inclusion in film at a three-year low, Glaad survey suggests
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Key context: <p>The advocacy group’s study finds a decrease in queer people of color and zero trans characters in 2025 films</p><p>LGBTQ+ characters are slowly disappearing from film in a trend that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ characters of color, according to a report published today.</p><p>An annual study of films by the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization Glaad has found that just 46 of 225 films released in 2025 contained LGBTQ+ characters, making only 20.4% of last year’s movies inclusive of the queer community.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/jul/09/lgbtq-film-representation-glaad-study">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
The advocacy group’s study finds a decrease in queer people of color and zero trans characters in 2025 filmsLGBTQ+ characters are slowly disappearing from film in a trend that disproportionately affects LGBTQ+ characters of color, according to a report published today.An annual study of films by the LGBTQ+ advocacy organization Glaad has found that just 46 of 225 films released in 2025 contained LGBTQ+ characters, making only 20.4% of last year’s movies inclusive of the queer community. Continue reading...
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