Disney+ adds disclaimer about racism in film classics like Peter Pan and Dumbo

Disney’s new streaming service has added a disclaimer to classic films from its back catalogue, including Dumbo and Peter Pan because they depict racist stereotypes.

The move follows the launch of Disney+ earlier this week, which bagged more than 10 million subscribers on the first day.

The advisory, which will run alongside the films, states: “This programme is presented as originally created. It may contain outdated cultural depictions.”

In the 1941 film Dumbo, the crows that help the baby elephant to fly are depicted with exaggerated black voices. Peter Pan, from 1953, caricatures Native American characters.

Via Sky News