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Disney+ Cancels Beloved Queer Series, Fans Heartbroken

8/11/2025

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Disney+ has axed the beloved queer-coded teen horror series Goosebumps after just two seasons, despite an impressive 75 million hours of US viewership. Featuring trans actor Miles McKenna, the show was celebrated for its authentic representation of queer characters. This decision, alongside the cancellation of other LGBTQ+ series like The Acolyte and Willow, has left fans heartbroken.

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Disney+ has axed the beloved queer-coded teen horror series Goosebumps after just two seasons, despite an impressive 75 million hours of US viewership. Featuring trans actor Miles McKenna, the show was celebrated for its authentic representation of queer characters. This decision, alongside the cancellation of other LGBTQ+ series like The Acolyte and Willow, has left fans heartbroken.