Elon Musk Urges Netflix Boycott, Citing LGBTQ+ Content in Children’s Programming
OCTOBER 3, 2025 – Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has publicly called for a boycott of Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of promoting what he termed “sexualized content” for children through its inclusion of LGBTQ+ and transgender characters in youth-oriented shows.
The controversy ignited on October 2nd when Musk used his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to urge his millions of followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions. His posts alleged that the platform was using subscriber revenue to fund inappropriate content aimed at young audiences.
The call to action was quickly amplified by prominent conservative accounts, including Libs of TikTok, which shared clips from children’s series such as Strawberry Shortcake and Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. These posts framed the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and themes as a form of ideological “indoctrination” of children.
The backlash appears to have had a tangible financial impact. In the week ending October 3, 2025, Netflix’s stock price fell by nearly 5%. The company also faced reports of a notable increase in subscription cancellations coinciding with Musk’s statements.
However, market analysts caution that the stock decline may not be solely attributable to the boycott campaign. They note that broader market conditions and other economic factors could have also influenced the streaming service’s performance last week.
As of now, Netflix has not issued an official public statement in response to Musk’s boycott call. The incident highlights the ongoing and deeply polarized cultural debates surrounding representation in children’s media. Musk Urges Netflix Boycott, Citing LGBTQ+ Content in Children’s Programming
OCTOBER 3, 2025 – Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has publicly called for a boycott of Netflix, accusing the streaming giant of promoting what he termed “sexualized content” for children through its inclusion of LGBTQ+ and transgender characters in youth-oriented shows.
The controversy ignited on October 2nd when Musk used his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to urge his millions of followers to cancel their Netflix subscriptions. His posts alleged that the platform was using subscriber revenue to fund inappropriate content aimed at young audiences.
The call to action was quickly amplified by prominent conservative accounts, including Libs of TikTok, which shared clips from children’s series such as Strawberry Shortcake and Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous. These posts framed the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters and themes as a form of ideological “indoctrination” of children.
The backlash appears to have had a tangible financial impact. In the week ending October 3, 2025, Netflix’s stock price fell by nearly 5%. The company also faced reports of a notable increase in subscription cancellations coinciding with Musk’s statements.
However, market analysts caution that the stock decline may not be solely attributable to the boycott campaign. They note that broader market conditions and other economic factors could have also influenced the streaming service’s performance last week.
As of now, Netflix has not issued an official public statement in response to Musk’s boycott call. The incident highlights the ongoing and deeply polarized cultural debates surrounding representation in children’s media.
