Calls to boycott JK Rowling's new project over trans controversies
writersMar 24, 2026
Activists and fans are calling for a boycott of J.K. Rowling's new project, urging people not to watch the trailer or promote it. The backlash stems from Rowling's sustained anti-trans statements and donations to groups that oppose transgender rights. Social media responses have been vitriolic, including personal attacks and demands to refuse even leaked material. The boycott aims to reduce audience numbers, hurt revenue, and intensify debates over creators' accountability for their politics.
Key Highlights
Activists urged a boycott of J.K. Rowling's new project's trailer and release.
Backlash centers on Rowling's anti-trans statements and donations to anti-trans groups.
Online posts include explicit insults and calls to avoid even viewing promotional material.