Netflix is back with more queer content!
Netflix held its annual Tudum event (named for the sound Netflix makes when user open the app), previewing some of the exciting content we can expect from the streamer for the rest of the year.
While there wasn’t much news about shows or movies that center around LGBTQ+ characters, there was a little bit, and there was some gay-adjecent news about shows like Stranger Things and Bridgerton.
Here’s a recap of what LGBTQ+ things were announced and shown at Tudum 2023.
1. Bridgerton
Netflix released several new images from the upcoming third season of its historical hit Bridgerton. While there wasn’t any actual footage shown, the images focus on Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton) and their romance.
Your first look at Penelope and Colin in Bridgerton Season 3 has arrived. #TUDUM pic.twitter.com/uGP25bKwFu
— Streamberry US (@netflix) June 17, 2023
2. Elite
Elite Season 7 got a release date at Tudum, and a spicy teaser featuring none other than queer Brazilian pop star Anitta, who is joining the cast. The new season will debut October 20.
Elite Season 7 will be an epic journey for the students of Las Encinas, and @Anitta is here for the ride! #TUDUM pic.twitter.com/xPKDpgaOIm
— Streamberry US (@netflix) June 17, 2023
3. Emily in Paris
In a teaser for Emily in Paris, star Lily Collins revealed that she’ll head to Rome this season. "Is Alfie still heartbroken?” Collins asked. “Will Gabriel get his Michelin star? Will Mindy and the band go to Eurovision? Will Sylvie's rekindled love last? And -- the question on all of our minds -- will Emily and Gabriel finally get together?"
Lily Collins just revealed at #TUDUM that Emily in Paris Season 4 will take fans — and Emily — on a Roman holiday! pic.twitter.com/2zdKn4LJ2a
— Streamberry US (@netflix) June 17, 2023
4. Rebel Moon
Zack Snyder released an exclusive look behind the scenes of his new sci-fi epic Rebel Moon. Rebel Moon features a nonbinary character named Milius played by nonbinary actor E. Duffy.
Zack Snyder just released an exclusive look behind the scenes of his epic new movie, Rebel Moon! #TUDUM pic.twitter.com/l8U3oMT8vd
— Streamberry US (@netflix) June 17, 2023
5. Heartstopper
We got to see the opening scene of Heartstopper Season 2, and it’s adorable! In it, Charlie gets some cute DMs from Nick, his official boyfriend. He then heads to school where he meets up with his boyfriend in person. Netflix also revealed the titles of the episodes this season: “Out” (ep. 1), “Family” (ep. 2), “Promise” (ep. 3), “Charlie” (ep. 4), “Heat” (ep. 5), “Truth/Dare” (ep. 6), “Sorry” (ep. 7), “Perfect” (ep. 8).
Say “hi” to the opening scene from Heartstopper Season 2 🍂
Plus, we just revealed all eight episode titles exclusively at #TUDUM pic.twitter.com/ZTa60ri57k
— Streamberry US (@netflix) June 17, 2023
6. Stranger Things
Stranger Things has already featured ’80s icons like Wynonna Rider, Robert Englund, and Goonies star Sean Astin, and next season, it’ll add Terminator star Linda Hamilton to the cast.