Pixar reportedly altered Riley's character in "Inside Out 2" to appear less gay, influenced by Disney leadership's discomfort with queer themes.

Pixar reportedly altered the character Riley in "Inside Out 2" to appear less gay, responding to backlash following the box office failure of "Lightyear," which featured a same-sex kiss. Changes included making Riley's relationship with Val more platonic and modifying lighting to reduce romantic implications. Sources indicate that Disney leadership, uncomfortable with queer themes, influenced these decisions, believing the kiss contributed to "Lightyear's" underperformance.

September 16, 2024
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