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Musk Urges Netflix Boycott as Online Campaign Goes Global and Shares Fall Again

The call grew from posts targeting a trans‑inclusive animated series, with Netflix diversity data amplified by conservative accounts.

Overview

  • Elon Musk posted on X urging users to cancel Netflix "for the children," echoing a Libs of TikTok post that highlighted Netflix diversity metrics.
  • The campaign centers on creator Hamish Steele and his series Dead End: Paranormal Park after criticism tied to remarks about slain activist Charlie Kirk.
  • Brazilian federal deputy Nikolas Ferreira said he canceled his subscription, showing the boycott’s uptake beyond the United States.
  • Netflix shares fell about 2% on Wednesday and roughly another 2% on Thursday, coinciding with the campaign’s latest surge in attention.
  • Asked about the boycott and related criticism, Netflix declined to comment, and the online push continued to circulate widely.