The main reasons people are canceling Disney Plus in 2025 include:
- A backlash and boycott movement sparked by the indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late night show on ABC, which is owned by Disney. The suspension followed controversial comments made by Kimmel about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, leading some fans and celebrities to urge cancellation of Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+ subscriptions as a protest against Disney's decision to pull the show. This has caused a wave of cancellations from viewers expressing dissatisfaction with Disney's handling of the situation and perceived corporate censorship.
- The cancellation of several highly anticipated and beloved shows on Disney Plus in 2025, such as the animated series "Tiana" and the teen horror series "Goosebumps." These cancellations were driven by rising production costs and the company's strategic shift to focus on profitability rather than rapid subscriber growth. Fans are upset about losing shows they enjoyed and seeing beloved series end prematurely or without resolution.
- Broad dissatisfaction among longtime fans of Disney franchises like Marvel and Star Wars, who feel Disney has abandoned or mismanaged these properties, further fueling their decision to cancel subscriptions.
Overall, these factors—controversial programming decisions, show cancellations, and fan disillusionment—have combined to trigger a notable number of Disney Plus subscription cancellations in 2025.
