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Elon Musk’s Netflix Boycott Escalates to Hearing Threats as Shares Slide

The campaign traces to a viral clip from a 2022 kids cartoon with a trans character, with critics widening their focus to more shows while Netflix remains publicly silent.

Overview

  • Elon Musk urged followers to cancel Netflix, said he canceled his own subscription, and broadened his criticism to titles including The Baby‑Sitters Club, Strawberry Shortcake and CoComelon.
  • Rep. Tim Burchett said he will seek to bring Netflix executives before Congress over kids programming, a move Musk publicly endorsed as the lawmaker amplified his attacks in TV appearances.
  • Netflix shares fell this week, with reports citing roughly 2% declines on consecutive days and a drop of about 4%–5% over five sessions as the boycott calls spread on social media.
  • Hamish Steele, creator of Dead End: Paranormal Park, reported receiving homophobic and antisemitic abuse and said he would take a break from social media.
  • Conservative influencers highlighted past pro‑trans posts by Netflix executive Wade Davis and shared cancellation screenshots, while reporters noted Netflix has not issued a comment.