American Horror Story

Sex Education

Chucky

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Maestro

Saltburn

Where Butterflies Don't Fly

Rustin

Cassandro

Drive-Away Dolls

The rest of the year promises to be a fantastic one for TV and film, with five amazing gay-themed shows and movies set to be released! These upcoming releases will bring an array of fresh and captivating stories that are sure to leave you feeling all the emotions. So, let's take a look at what's in store for us and get ready for some fantastic entertainment!

Get ready to squeal with excitement, Heartstopper fans! Season 2 is finally here, and it's bringing us more of Nick and Charlie's adorable romance, along with the rest of the gang's journey through life, love, and friendship. With a perfect balance of serious issues and hopeful moments, this show is a must-watch for anyone who loves a heartwarming LGBTQ+ story. So mark your calendars for August 3rd and get ready to fall in love with Heartstopper all over again, only on Netflix.

'Red, White & Royal Blue' is a highly anticipated romantic comedy film based on the beloved novel by Casey McQuiston. It follows the unlikely love story between the son of the US President and a British prince, who must put aside their feud for the sake of international relations.
With a talented cast including Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Uma Thurman, and more, this film promises to be a charming and entertaining watch that will capture the hearts of audiences worldwide.
Fans can mark their calendars for the release of 'Red, White & Royal Blue' on August 11, 2023, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Get ready for the inspiring biographical drama 'Cassandro'! The film follows the journey of Saúl Armendáriz, a gay wrestler who rises to fame in the lucha libre wrestling world by adopting a new persona, Cassandro.
Starring Gael García Bernal in the lead role, the film also features a special guest appearance by popular musician Bad Bunny.The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2023, and will be released on Amazon Prime Video on September 22, 2023. 

'Saltburn' is an upcoming drama film written, directed, and produced by Emerald Fennell. The story revolves around a college student's infatuation with an aristocratic schoolmate, played by Jacob Elordi, and features an impressive cast including Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe, and Carey Mulligan.
The film is set to hit theaters on November 24, 2023, with a limited release before expanding wide on December 1, 2023, through Amazon Studios and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Don't miss your chance to see this star-studded and captivating film on the big screen!

'Rustin' is an upcoming biographical drama film produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground Productions. It tells the story of Bayard Rustin, a gay civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in organizing the 1963 March on Washington alongside Martin Luther King Jr. The film stars Colman Domingo in the lead role, with an impressive supporting cast including Chris Rock, Glynn Turman, and Audra McDonald.
Set to premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival in September, 'Rustin' is a highly anticipated film that promises to be both powerful and inspiring. It will be released in theaters on November 3, 2023, and later on Netflix on November 17, 2023.

Five upcoming gay-themed TV shows and movies to be released in 2023

Despite the growing representation of LGBTQ characters and storylines on TV, many shows featuring queer themes and characters have been canceled over the years. However, some of these shows have gained a loyal following and continue to be beloved by fans. In this list, we'll take a look at the top 10 most popular LGBTQ TV shows that were canceled too soon. 
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Bonding is a dark comedy TV series on Netflix that premiered in 2019, loosely based on the personal experience of creator Rightor Doyle, following the lives of a dominatrix and her gay best friend.
Starring Zoe Levin, Brendan Scannell, Micah Stock, Theo Stockman, and Nana Mensah, the show explores themes of friendship, sexuality, and power dynamics.
Despite being renewed for a second season in 2020, the show was cancelled by Netflix after two seasons in July 2021.

Faking It is a romantic comedy TV series that premiered on MTV in 2014, exploring the lives of high school students and featuring the first intersex main character on a television show.
Created by Dana Min Goodman and Julia Wolov, the show was developed by Carter Covington and received critical acclaim, with a third season premiering in 2016.
Despite its popularity, MTV cancelled the show after three seasons, with showrunner Carter Covington expressing regret at not being able to explore certain storylines, and the show's ownership by MTV preventing it from being picked up by other networks.

Gentleman Jack is a historical drama TV series based on the diaries of Anne Lister, a landowner and industrialist in 1830s Yorkshire known for her lesbian relationships.
Co-produced by BBC One and HBO, the series premiered in 2019 and was renewed for a second season, which aired in 2022.
Despite the BBC's interest in continuing the show, HBO announced its cancellation in July 2022, with the BBC seeking a new production partner to continue the series.

First Kill is a supernatural teen drama series based on Victoria Schwab's short story, following teenage vampire Juliette Fairmont's struggle to make her first kill and her growing relationship with monster-hunter Calliope Burns.
Premiering on Netflix in June 2022, the series explores themes of blood lust, family, and forbidden love.
Despite a dedicated fan base campaigning for renewal or a new streaming service, the series was canceled by Netflix after one season in August 2022, though its popularity has sparked discussions around the need for more LGBTQ+ representation in TV shows.

The L Word: Generation Q is an American drama series about the lives of a group of queer friends in Los Angeles.
It is a sequel to the original series The L Word, set over ten years later in Silver Lake, Los Angeles.
The series was canceled after three seasons and removed from Showtime platforms in April 2023, amid a reevaluation of Showtime's programming slate.

Happy Endings is an American television sitcom following the dysfunctional adventures of six best friends living in Chicago, dealing with relationships and changes in their group dynamic.
Created by David Caspe, the show aired on ABC from 2011 to 2013, with a focus on ensemble comedy and two plot lines per episode.
Despite positive reviews from critics, Happy Endings was canceled by ABC after three seasons, with erratic scheduling of the third season and lower ratings cited as factors leading to its cancellation.

Queer as Folk is a drama TV series created as a re-imagining of the 1999 British series of the same name, following a group of friends in New Orleans dealing with the aftermath of a shooting at a queer nightclub called the Babylon.
Premiering on Peacock in June 2022, the series explores themes of vulnerability, addiction, grief, and relationships.
Despite generally positive reviews from critics, the show was canceled after one season in September 2022 due to low public reception, with some criticizing the show's portrayal of marginalized communities as potentially exploitative and lacking the dangerous and interesting edge of the original series.

One of Us Is Lying is an American teen drama mystery TV series based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Karen M. McManus, following five high school students in an investigation after one of them dies under suspicious circumstances during detention.
Starring Mark McKenna and Annalisa Cochrane, among others, the series premiered on Peacock in October 2021 and was renewed for a second season in January 2022.
Despite generally positive reviews, the series was canceled by Peacock in January 2023 after two seasons, as the network moves into its next phase of development with other upcoming shows.

Rebelde is a Mexican teen drama television series and a sequel to the 2004 telenovela Rebelde, which focuses on students from different socio-economic backgrounds at an elite private school.
Directed by Santiago Limón, the series premiered on Netflix in January 2022 and ran for two seasons.
Despite being renewed for a second season, Rebelde was canceled by Netflix in May 2023 due to decreasing popularity, disappointing fans who had hoped for a longer run

Sense8 is a science fiction drama series created by the Wachowskis and Straczynski for Netflix, exploring themes related to identity, sexuality, gender, and politics.
The show follows eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly discover that they are mentally and emotionally linked sensates, filmed on location in multiple cities around the world.
Despite generally favorable critical reception, Sense8 was cancelled by Netflix after two seasons due to insufficient audience support to cover high production costs. A two-and-a-half-hour series finale was released in response to fan outcry.

Top 10 Most Popular LGBTQ+ TV Shows That Got Canceled

Red, White & Royal Blue

Nimona

Knock at the Cabin

The Whale

My Beautiful Man ～eternal～

Green Book

Marry My Dead Body

Below Her Mouth

The Imitation Game

The Handmaiden

Call Me by Your Name

Cop Secret

Anna

Blue Jean

Power Rangers

Bohemian Rhapsody

Fear Street: 1994

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

TÁR

Star Trek Beyond

To Kill the Beast

Get Real

Crush

Blitz

Sex, Party and Lies

Brokeback Mountain

Marudase Kintarou

Close

The Blue Caftan

Do Revenge

Disobedience

Bros

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story

Instant Family

Lie with Me

Benedetta

The Power of the Dog

Somebody I Used to Know

The Stranger by the Shore

Bodies Bodies Bodies

Passages

Climax

Shortbus

Loving Annabelle

Philadelphia

Love, Simon

Dallas Buyers Club

Rocketman

Your Name Engraved Herein

Mannequin Two: On the Move

Bottoms

I Can't Think Straight

Ride or Die

Wild Hogs

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Happy Together

Pride

Dangerous Drugs of Sex

The Favourite

A Perfect Ending

Cloud Atlas

The Miseducation of Cameron Post

Moonlight

Billy Elliot

Carol

The Sex Of The Angels

Cherry Magic! THE MOVIE

Brüno

Imagine Me & You

D.E.B.S.

Booksmart

Gentleman Spa

Kajillionaire

13 Minutes

The Birdcage

Frida

Spotlight

The Danish Girl

The Inspection

Ammonite

Life Like

Spoiler Alert

Spun

Mona Lisa Smile

But I'm a Cheerleader

In the House

Happiest Season

Given

The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps

L'immensità

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

In from the Side

And the Band Played On

Free Fall

Boy Erased

Milk

Gaycation

The Big Questions

Queer Eye

RuPaul's Drag Race UK

Canada's Drag Race

Drag Race Philippines

Legendary

I Kissed a Boy

Halston

I Am Jazz

The Boulet Brothers' Dragula

His Man

Hot Haus

Queen of the Universe

Happy Endings

Heartstopper

The Owl House

Steven Universe

Never Have I Ever

The L Word

Only Murders in the Building

Stay With Me

Will & Grace

Yarichin Bitch Club

Grace and Frankie

Killing Eve

XO, Kitty

Merlí

KinnPorsche: The Series

Arcane

The Untamed

Druck

Immortality

Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

SKAM

Queer As Folk

Sense8

EastSiders

I Feel You Linger in the Air

The L Word: Generation Q

Young Royals

SUPER LOVERS

Beryl & Sapphire

Until We Meet Again The Series

Queer as Folk

Vida

SKAM France

Pose

Cutie Pie

Love, Victor

Call My Agent!

Faking It

Be Mine SuperStar

Wynonna Earp

One of Us Is Lying

Veneno

First Kill

SKAM Spain

Bonding

Motherland: Fort Salem

Rebelde

One Big Happy

A Very English Scandal

Junjou Romantica

Control Z

wtFOCK

Merlí. Sapere Aude

You Me Her

We Are Who We Are

Absolutely Fabulous

Revolutionary Girl Utena

My Sweet Dear

Las noches de Tefía

Ellen

Interview with the Vampire

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