In a barrage of social media posts that have racked up millions of views, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and X (formerly Twitter) owner, is leading a conservative charge against Netflix. The tech titan is urging his 227 million followers to cancel their subscriptions, branding the streaming giant’s content as “woke bias” and “transgender propaganda” harmful to children. theguardian.com +1The controversy erupted last week when right-wing influencer Libs of TikTok resurfaced clips from Netflix’s now-canceled animated series Dead End: Paranormal Park (2022-2023), spotlighting a teenage transgender protagonist named Barney who proudly declares, “I can just be Barney… live your life without apology.”
Musk also slammed broader Netflix programming, including LGBTQ+ themes in family favorites like Cocomelon (a boy dancing in a tutu with two dads) and Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (a same-sex kiss), plus the company’s diversity hiring goals for non-white creators. theguardian.com +1The boycott echoes past culture-war clashes, like the 2023 Bud Light backlash over transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, but analysts doubt it’ll dent Netflix’s momentum. The streamer reported $11 billion in quarterly revenue earlier this year, up 16% year-over-year, and shares are still up 30% in 2025 despite a 2.4% dip tied to Musk’s posts.
As Netflix stays mum, this saga underscores the growing clash between Big Tech titans and Hollywood’s inclusivity push. Will subscribers hit “cancel” en masse, or is this just another viral blip? One thing’s clear: Musk’s megaphone is louder than ever.What do you think—boycott or binge on? Drop your take in the comments below!
