The subject of LBGT inclusion and visibility in Hollywood blockbusters has been a controversial one for the past few years.
Additionally, many fans had been hoping that Star Wars’ Finn and Poe had a romantic connection, especially after J.J. Abrams stated that he believes LBGT characters should and will be included in the galaxy far, far away.
The flip side of this argument is that these moments feel forced, or that queer inclusion doesn’t sit well with a more religious audience.
Some fans have been calling for queer characters to be present in films of this size, and the Star Trek franchise led the way by revealing that Sulu has a husband and daughter.