2025 Studio Responsibility Index

About This Project

Summary

GLAAD’s Studio Responsibility Index (SRI) study maps the quantity, quality and diversity of LGBTQ characters in films from ten top distributors. The study shapes GLAAD’s year-round advocacy work and provides a road map for studios, identifying priorities and opportunities to increase and improve fair, accurate and inclusive LGBTQ representation and storytelling in film with characters that connect with audiences and shift culture.

Goals & Objectives

The SRI holds the industry accountable for telling LGBTQ-inclusive stories. Our study includes quantifiable data of four aspects of identity, screen time, and qualitative evaluation of character and story. This approach provides actionable insights for producing entertaining and impactful films.

Results & Impact

The 2025 SRI garnered over 70 media pieces, including four podcasts with dedicated episodes, totaling 506+ Million impressions. This study further drives change, finding a near 10 percentage point increase in LGBTQ-inclusive films from 13.9% the first year to 23.6% in the most recent study.