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A surprising development was the news that Disney has introduced its first openly Christian character since 1996. More unexpectedly, this character appears in Pixar’s newest series on Disney+, which had previously courted controversy by including a transgender storyline. That storyline, which centered on a child character, faced such backlash that it was ultimately removed from the show altogether out of fear of alienating parents and critics fed up with such messaging in children's media.

Instead of pushing a trans storyline, the creators decided to pivot, focusing on an openly Christian character whose faith influences her actions and story arc. The decision signifies a notable shift in the channel's approach to moral and cultural themes in children's entertainment.