DEI Disney is wondering how to win back young men

Published August 22, 2025 2:23pm ET



Disney’s progressive ideology has alienated young men. The company now recognizes that its own franchises are toxic to that audience.

Higher-ups at Walt Disney Studios are brainstorming ways to bring boys and young men, from the ages of 13-28, back into the studio’s audience. You would think that this wouldn’t be very difficult: Disney owns Marvel, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones, among other franchises that should all naturally appeal to a younger, male audience.

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