People are boycotting Disney in 2025 mainly due to several controversies:
- Political and Human Rights Issues: Some boycott calls are linked to Disney's decisions to feature individuals and stories perceived as supporting Israel's policies against Palestinians. For example, Disney's remake of Snow White starring Gal Gadot, a former Israeli soldier, is seen by some as complicity in violations of Palestinian human rights. Activists are urging a boycott of Disney films to protest these ties to Israel’s settler-colonial regime.
- Social and Cultural Conflicts: Disney is involved in culture wars, particularly around LGBTQ+ representation. Conservatives have criticized Disney for including LGBTQ+ characters and themes in its content, such as shows featuring gay couples, which has led to boycotts from conservative groups claiming Disney promotes a "woke" agenda and undermines traditional values.
- Labor and Representation Issues: Other boycott demands highlight concerns over labor practices in Disney’s theme parks and production, as well as calls for greater diversity and authentic cultural representation in Disney films.
- Political Backlash: Recent incidents, such as the suspension of the show Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC (a Disney-owned network) following controversial political comments, have also sparked boycott calls from various political groups.
Thus, the Disney boycott movement is rooted in a mixture of political, social, cultural, and labor issues with Disney's current corporate actions and content representing flashpoints for different groups of people in 2025.
