Noah Centineo attracted widespread attention by sharing a screenshot showing he had canceled his Disney+ subscription. The 29-year-old actor encouraged his 13.6 million followers to save money by dropping the streaming service, linking his decision to the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC.
Details Behind the Disney+ Cancellation and Reactions
Centineo’s cancellation stemmed from Disney’s suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel after controversial remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Centineo’s post called on followers to cancel Disney+ in protest, aligning with a broader boycott also involving actress Tatiana Maslany from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. However, social media users quickly pointed out that the screenshot Centineo shared showed an expiration date for his subscription extending to September 18, 2026, casting doubt on the cancellation’s immediacy.
Jimmy Kimmel’s Controversy and Network Responses
Jimmy Kimmel faced backlash for saying,
“We hit some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them.”
Following these comments, ABC suspended Kimmel indefinitely last Wednesday but reversed the decision on Monday after internal discussions. The network stated,
“We have spent the last days having thoughtful conversations with Jimmy, and after those conversations, we reached the decision to return the show on Tuesday.”
Meanwhile, affiliates Nexstar and Sinclair initially removed Jimmy Kimmel Live! from their stations. Sinclair noted,
“Discussions with ABC are ongoing as we evaluate the show’s potential return.”
Significance of the Boycott and What May Follow
Noah Centineo’s public call to end his Disney+ subscription has fueled tensions amid ongoing debates over freedom of expression and corporate decisions at major networks like ABC and Disney. The boycott movement, shared by other actors, reflects broader frustrations within segments of viewers angered by the handling of Kimmel’s suspension. How Disney+ and ABC navigate these reactions could impact subscriber loyalty and set precedents for future celebrity-network conflicts.
