Major studios made 225 films in 2025. None had a trans character

GLAAD’s annual report on representation in film also found that LGBTQ2S+ representation overall is declining

There were no trans characters in films released by major studios in 2025. That’s according to GLAAD’s Where We Are in Film study, which examined LGBTQ2S+ representation across 225 films released by 10 major studios in 2025.

Not only did none of the tracked films include a single trans character but LGBTQ2S+ representation declined overall. Of the 225 films tracked, only 20.4 percent contained LGBTQ2S+ characters, a decrease from the 23.6 percent inclusive films counted in 2024. Representation has been trending down across the board.

LGBTQ2S+ characters are not only in fewer films but they’re also getting less screen time and have less narrative significance. GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis warned that the overall decline in LGBTQ2S+ characters on screen will have long-term impacts.

“If the industry doesn’t prioritize investing in films with LGBTQ2S+ characters, it risks losing a generation that will go elsewhere to find entertainment that does include our community.” We break down what you need to know from the annual report.