Disney's approach to Riley in Inside Out 2 has been criticized for attempting to tone down her relationship with Val to make it appear less romantic.
Former Pixar employees revealed that Disney leadership's discomfort with queer themes influenced decisions to portray the dynamics between Riley and Val as strictly platonic.
Sources suggest Disney still considers the gay kiss in Lightyear as a primary reason for the film's disappointing box office performance, despite being restored after backlash.
Critics have noted that Inside Out 2, centered on a teen girl's admiration for a female hockey player, still encompasses gay themes regardless of how it's portrayed.
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