People are canceling Disney+ and Hulu primarily in protest over Disney-owned ABC's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Kimmel was suspended after his comments about the shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk sparked backlash from conservative groups and the Trump administration. Many viewers interpret Disney's action as succumbing to political pressure and corporate censorship, leading to trending hashtags like #CancelDisneyPlus and #CancelHulu. Besides the political controversy, other reasons fueling cancellations include streaming fatigue, price increases, stricter password sharing policies, and dissatisfaction over content being spread across multiple platforms. Since Disney+ and Hulu are often bundled, cancellation of one usually leads to canceling the other. Some celebrities and public figures have also called for boycotts or cancellations of Disney streaming services as a sign of protest. Though the full extent of cancellations is unclear, search interest and social media activity indicate growing frustration that could negatively impact Disney's subscriber numbers and brand trust in the short term. Disney executives are reportedly in discussions to resolve the situation surrounding Kimmel's suspension and the backlash it has triggered.
