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GLAAD Study Finds LGBTQ Representation in Major Studio Films Declined for Third Year, Including Complete Absence From Family Films

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July 9, 2026

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A new study from GLAAD reports that LGBTQ representation in major studio films declined for the third consecutive year, including a complete absence of LGBTQ characters in animated and family films rated PG and below. The organization released the 14th edition of its annual film representation study, now titled Where We Are in Film, which [] The post GLAAD Study Finds LGBTQ Representation in Major Studio Films Declined for Third Year, Including Complete Absence From Family Films appeared first on That Park Place.

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Out Magazine

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· Jul 9, 2026

LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream movies hits record lows, study finds

2025 may have had some standout titles, but LGBTQ+ representation is sadly plummeting to record lows. A new report from GLAAD highlights very concerning statistics from Hollywood's top 10 studio distributors.

UPI

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· Jun 29, 2026

Beyond Pride: 6 upcoming LGBTQ films, TV series

Beyond Pride: 6 upcoming LGBTQ films, TV series

GLAAD

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· Jul 9, 2026

GLAAD’S Where We Are in Film Study Finds Decrease in LGBTQ Films, Despite Standout Inclusive Successes

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, released the findings of its annual Where We Are in Film (WWAF) study, which examines films released from January 1 – December 31, 2025. This study centers research and analysis on the 10 largest studio distributors – A24, Amazon Studios, Apple [...] The post GLAAD’S Where We Are in Film Study Finds Decrease in LGBTQ Films, Despite Standout Inclusive Successes first appeared on GLAAD.

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· Jul 9, 2026

LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year

GLAAD reported that there were no LGBTQ characters in 19 films categorized as animated/family films and no transgender characters featured in the crop of 225 films from the 10 largest studio distributors.

Vanity Fair

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· Jun 29, 2026

Luca Guadagnino, Gregg Araki, Gus Van Sant, Kimberly Peirce, and Jamie Babbit On How Queer Filmmaking Has Changed

Luca Guadagnino, Gregg Araki, Gus Van Sant, Kimberly Peirce, and Jamie Babbit reflect on how queer representation has grown since the early ’80s—and what stories are still left behind.

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· Jul 10, 2026

GLAAD releases 'particularly concerning' report showing shrinking LGBTQ representation third year in a row

GLAAD's latest representation report on Thursday found only 20.4 of films released in 2025 featured LGBTQ characters compared to a record high in 2023.

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Related coverage for "GLAAD Study Finds LGBTQ Representation in Major Studio Films Declined for Third Year, Including Complete Absence From Family Films": Out Magazine — LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream movies hits record lows, study finds. UPI — Beyond Pride: 6 upcoming LGBTQ films, TV series. GLAAD — GLAAD’S Where We Are in Film Study Finds Decrease in LGBTQ Films, Despite Standout Inclusive Successes. The Hollywood Reporter — LGBTQ Characters in Film Decline for Third Year. Vanity Fair — Luca Guadagnino, Gregg Araki, Gus Van Sant, Kimberly Peirce, and Jamie Babbit On How Queer Filmmaking Has Changed. Fox News — GLAAD releases 'particularly concerning' report showing shrinking LGBTQ representation third year in a row