Disney Threads Anti-Fascist Post Deleted: When Fans Quote the Mouse Back to Power
Disney's attempt at fan engagement on Threads turned political when users replied with anti-fascist quotes. Explore why the post was deleted and the resulting outcry.
"Share a Disney quote that sums up how you're feeling right now!" It seemed like a standard social media engagement tactic. However, for Disney, this simple post on Threads quickly spiraled into a PR headache as fans turned the company's own stories into political weapons.
Disney Threads Anti-Fascist Post Deleted After Political Backlash
According to The Verge, users responded with pointed lines from Star Wars, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Mary Poppins. The common thread? These quotes were overtly anti-fascist and aimed directly at the current administration. It appears the entertainment giant wasn't ready for its own movies' subversive messages to be used so literally in the digital town square.
Disney's response was swift: it deleted the post entirely. While the company likely hoped to avoid upsetting political powers, the move backfired as one resourceful user archived the entire exchange. The incident highlights a growing tension between a brand's fictional values and its corporate survival instincts in 2026.
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