In a striking move that has sent ripples through social media, Elon Musk, the genius behind Tesla and X, has announced the termination of his Netflix subscription. He has openly criticized the platform for what he perceives as an endorsement of pro-transgender narratives in content aimed at young children, specifically those as young as seven.
BREAKING 🚨 After Elon Musk told his 226 million followers about his Netflix cancellation, a viral movement has begun with individuals sharing their own cancellations.
IT’S TIME TO CANCEL AND BOYCOTT NETFLIX pic.twitter.com/qfYcjSO0GI
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) September 30, 2025
Dead End: Paranormal Park is intended for children aged 7+, featuring themes of transgender identity. Check it out for yourself! Musk tweeted, reacting to a viral clip from the show where a character boldly states, “I am trans.”
The reaction to Musk’s tweet has been nothing short of explosive, leading to a wave of cancellations that could potentially impact Netflix’s stock value.
The controversy revolves around Dead End: Paranormal Park, a fantasy-horror series crafted by Hamish Steele, who identifies with they/he pronouns. Though canceled after two seasons in 2023, the show continues to be accessible in Netflix’s children’s section, promoting themes of transgender identity intermixed with supernatural elements.
Musk, who has a transgender child and maintains a somewhat distant relationship with them, did not shy away from branding Steele a groomer, which ignited a firestorm of backlash on social media.
BREAKING 🚨 After Elon Musk told his 226 million followers about his Netflix cancellation, a viral movement has begun with individuals sharing their own cancellations.
IT’S TIME TO CANCEL AND BOYCOTT NETFLIX pic.twitter.com/qfYcjSO0GI
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) September 30, 2025
Thousands of conservatives, galvanized by Musk and his extensive follower base, are now posting screenshots of their subscription cancellations.
The hashtag #CancelNetflix is currently trending, with users sharing videos of their unsubscription efforts. One notable figure, Gunther Eagleman, whose post received 22,000 likes, exclaimed, “Cancel Netflix!”
Netflix has a history of producing LGBTQ+ themed content, including titles like Baby-Sitters Club, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, The Mitchells vs. the Machines, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, Nimona, First Kill, and even CoComelon Lane, which portrays a young boy dancing in a tutu with two dads.
In a previous controversy, Netflix faced severe backlash over the film Cuties, which some characterized as “child pornography.”
The exposure of young children to media depicting transgender identities through shows like Dead End: Paranormal Park raises significant concerns. At such a formative age, children lack the emotional and cognitive maturity to fully grasp these complex concepts of gender identity.
Given that children in this stage are particularly impressionable, they might absorb messages promoting gender fluidity or non-binary notions, leading to confusion about their own identities and bodies.
It is crucial that children grow up in settings that safeguard their innocence, rather than being thrust into adult ideological debates.
Furthermore, Netflix’s apparent disregard for parental feedback, coupled with its ongoing promotion of such content, underscores a stark disconnect from the concerns expressed by many families.
This movement, spearheaded by Musk and echoed by millions, extends beyond mere economic consequences. It represents a staunch defense of familial values in the face of corporate strategies that seemingly prioritize progressive agendas over the psychological well-being of children.
By canceling Netflix subscriptions, individuals are signaling an undeniable act of resistance: a collective assertion that the manipulation of young minds will not be tolerated.
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Joana Campos
Joana Campos is a lawyer and editor with over a decade of experience in managing international development projects, with a focus on sustainability and positive social impact. She previously worked as a corporate attorney and is a graduate of the University of Guadalajara.
