: Numbers continue a three-year decline, dropping to just 53 total characters this season.

: A24 was the only studio to receive a "Good" rating from GLAAD, releasing the highest percentage of inclusive films. 3. Gaming: The Expanding LGBTQ+ Player Base

: Inclusion is highly concentrated, with 55% of all cable representation appearing on just two networks: HBO and FX . 2. Film: A Three-Year Low for Studios

: Representation is often "backgrounded." Nearly 37% of LGBTQ characters had less than one minute of screen time, while those with over 10 minutes of screen time dropped to 27%.

Gaming is emerging as a massive market for gay and queer content, though the industry’s output lags behind its audience growth. Overview of Findings – SRI 2025 - GLAAD

: GLAAD counted 489 LGBTQ regular or recurring characters across broadcast, cable, and streaming for the 2024-25 season, a 4% increase year-over-year.

: Despite growth in total characters, 41% (201 characters) will not return next season due to cancellations or series endings. Major titles like 9-1-1: Lone Star and Kaos were cited as significant losses for trans-inclusive storytelling. Platform Disparity :

Major motion picture studios saw a notable regression in LGBTQ+ inclusion for 2024 releases.