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

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July 9, 2026

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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

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

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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· Jun 29, 2026

Beyond Pride: 6 upcoming LGBTQ films, TV series

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· Jul 9, 2026

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

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· Jun 25, 2026

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· Jun 22, 2026

Madonna Says a ‘Falling Out’ With Universal Pictures Over Budget Killed Her Biopic Movie: ‘I’ve Had a Huge Life, So I Needed a Big Budget’

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· Jul 10, 2026

Lalit Mohan Singh’s solo exhibition to open

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Related coverage for "GLAAD’S Where We Are in Film Study Finds Decrease in LGBTQ Films, Despite Standout Inclusive Successes": That Park Place — GLAAD Study Finds LGBTQ Representation in Major Studio Films Declined for Third Year, Including Complete Absence From Family Films. UPI — Beyond Pride: 6 upcoming LGBTQ films, TV series. Out Magazine — LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream movies hits record lows, study finds. Bounding Into Comics — DC Studios Drops First Trailer for Batman: Knightfall – Part 1. Variety — Madonna Says a ‘Falling Out’ With Universal Pictures Over Budget Killed Her Biopic Movie: ‘I’ve Had a Huge Life, So I Needed a Big Budget’. The Rising Nepal — Lalit Mohan Singh’s solo exhibition to open