People are canceling Disney for several key reasons as of 2025:
- Disney+ has canceled several popular shows like "Tiana" and "Goosebumps," citing a shift to focus on profitability over growing hours streamed, which has upset fans who expected these series to continue.
- Price increases and cracking down on password sharing have led to subscriber dissatisfaction. Disney raised the cost of its ad-free Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions, causing some users to cancel due to the higher prices and less perceived value.
- Elon Musk's public conflict with Disney’s CEO and his anti-advertising stance on X (formerly Twitter) led to a movement where some people canceled Disney+ subscriptions in support of Musk and what they see as a free speech advocacy.
- Broader political and social reasons influence cancellations. Some users boycott Disney due to perceived political stances, such as supporting Israel or being "too woke." Others are reacting to contentious politics in Florida and Disney's corporate decisions.
- Additionally, some cancel because of the high costs and perceived decline in value for Disney theme parks and subscriptions, alongside frustrations with the service and experience itself (long lines, expensive food, and intrusive tech use in parks).
- Recent controversies involving Disney's programming and public stances, such as the pulling of shows and reactions to political commentary (like Jimmy Kimmel's response to Charlie Kirk), have also fueled backlash and cancellations.
In summary, cancelations stem from a mix of rising costs, controversial corporate decisions, show cancellations, political backlash, and cultural disputes tied to Disney's brand and actions.
