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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.
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That Park Place
· 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.
UPI
· Jun 29, 2026
Beyond Pride: 6 upcoming LGBTQ films, TV series
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Out Magazine
· Jul 9, 2026
LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream movies hits record lows, study finds
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· Jun 23, 2026
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