People are canceling Disney Plus primarily due to a combination of factors in 2025:
- Strategic shifts and cancellations: Disney Plus canceled several anticipated shows like the animated series Tiana and the teen horror series Goosebumps , driven by rising production costs and a strategic pivot focusing on profitability over subscriber growth. Fans were disappointed by these cancellations and saw them as a move away from diverse and creative storytelling.
- Boycott over Jimmy Kimmel: A significant wave of cancellations arose after Disney-owned ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show following his controversial comments. Fans and followers, including some celebrities, called for a boycott of Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+ to protest what they saw as censorship and to affect Disney financially.
- Content and subscription fatigue: Some subscribers cited a shortage of engaging new content and feeling overwhelmed by the number of streaming services, leading to cancellations unrelated to controversies.
Overall, the cancellations are being driven by a mix of creative and strategic decisions by Disney and backlash from viewers reacting to corporate actions, leading to dissatisfaction among fans and subscribers.
