: Despite growth, 61% of these transgender characters (20 individuals) will not return in 2026 due to series endings or cancellations. Major cancellations include Clean Slate (Amazon), Heartstopper (Netflix), and The Umbrella Academy (Netflix).

: 37% of LGBTQ characters in film had less than one minute of screen time, while only 27% appeared for more than 10 minutes.

: GLAAD's 20th Annual Where We Are on TV Report counted 33 transgender characters (6.7% of all LGBTQ characters) across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms, an increase of nine characters from the previous year.

: This group included 24 trans women, 7 trans men, and 2 nonbinary characters.

The landscape of transgender entertainment and media in 2025–2026 is characterized by a significant increase in the quantity of representation on television alongside a notable decline in inclusion within major studio films. While scripted TV series reached new records for transgender characters, a high volume of these roles are currently set to disappear due to a wave of series cancellations. Television and Streaming Trends

: In 2024, LGBTQ-inclusive films dropped to 23.6% of major studio releases, down from a record 28.5% in 2022.

Social media remains the primary space for community connection and independent creativity, despite rising safety concerns.

Representation in theatrical and major studio releases has faced a recent downturn, often relegated to background roles.