According to a new report, Disney is doing away with content trigger warnings for its animated classics that have been deemed to have racially charged storylines.
The report of the change comes from Axios, which cited sources familiar with the matter.
On its streaming platform, Disney has been showing a disclaimer at the start of movies like “Peter Pan” and “Dumbo,” warning viewers that there may be racially insensitive material in the film. But now, the report says the content warning is being moved to the “details” section, and the language is being rewritten.
“This program is presented as originally created and may contain negative stereotypes or negative depictions,” the new advisory will read, according to Axios.
The previous message warned viewers that the film “includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of peoples or cultures.”
Among the other classic Disney films with the warning label before the opening title card included “The Aristocats,” “The Jungle Book,” and “Lady and the Tramp.”
The company’s move comes as President Donald Trump has all but abolished diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the federal government. That move has sparked a similar reaction in the private sector as companies look to adapt.
Disney has not yet commented on the decision to change the content warnings, but it has continued to update them since they were first introduced in 2019 for some of its 1940s and 1950s films.
“This program is presented as originally created,” the original warning said. “It may contain outdated cultural depictions.”
As of October 2020, Disney changed the warning after companies invested heavily in DEI following the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests that followed.
“This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now. Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together,” the 2020 warning said.
“Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of the human experience around the globe.”
At this time the change has not been made and it is not clear when the content warnings will be removed.