Pixar has unveiled its first ever gay main character in a new short film headed to streaming service Disney Plus.

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SparkShorts is a showcase for independent animated projects from the creators of some of Pixar's biggest movies, with Out being one of the latest additions to the series.

The nine-minute short film tells the story of Greg, a man who plans to move to a new city with his boyfriend, but is struggling to come out to his parents.

When they suddenly arrive at his house to help him pack, he switches bodies with his dog and attempts to hide his new relationship from them - but of course, soon learns the importance of being true to himself.

Disney Plus revealed a sneak peek at the new short film on Twitter:

Pixar's previous film, Onward, featured an LGBT+ character in a very small role, although that was still enough for it to be banned in some countries.

Disney Plus finally launched in the UK on 24th March and is home to Star Wars spin-off series The Mandalorian, as well as a library of films from Marvel, Pixar and National Geographic.

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David Craig
David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

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