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Sources within Pixar report a fearful environment where risk-taking—especially with LGBTQ+ themes—has been curtailed. The fear of controversy has led to edits and cautious storytelling, including concerns over making Riley, the main character, appear "less gay." Reports indicated multiple adjustments—such as altering lighting, tone, and character interactions—to obscure any possible romantic undertones or queer identity in the film. An internal source described these efforts as "doing a lot of extra work" to avoid depiction that might be perceived as not straight, highlighting a cautious, perhaps overly sensitive, approach to inclusion.