Controversy Erupts Over Scene in New Trailer for Pixar’s Finding Dory

LGBT activists on social media have repeatedly called on Disney to introduce more gay characters into its movies, and based on a new trailer for Pixar’s Finding Dory, there’s a possibility Disney has listened.

After the two-minute clip featured a brief scene with what appears to be two female partners next to a baby stroller, people took to Twitter and Facebook to voice concern and excitement.

The controversy erupted after posters on Twitter pointed to the trailer scene and described the pair as a lesbian couple. Others, however, stated they might be simply two women standing next to each other.

Disney has been accused of subtly suggesting gay characters in both Zootopia as well as Frozen, but this would be the first openly gay couple featured by Disney should the rumors turn out to be true.

As of yet, Disney has not weighed in on the controversy.

Some have expressed an intention to boycott the film, while others have lauded Disney for what they surely consider a progressive move.

@findingdory @TheEllenShow Pixar had to go & give into the lgbt😏 true Christians need to #boycottDory pic.twitter.com/Xjc7buXlCt

— child of God (@Jefcat) May 30, 2016

If the rumors are true and the first lesbian couple in a disney movie ever is in #FindingDory YAY for a big important step to acceptance!!!!

— Skyleigh Ann (@Skyleigh_Ann) May 27, 2016

So far, the long-anticipated followup to Pixar’s Finding Nemo has garnered significant attention, racking up several million views on the trailer alone.

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