The entire Avengers cast, along with other notable Disney stars, have come out in strong support of Jimmy Kimmel following the suspension of his show by Disney-owned ABC, sparking a public backlash that has Disney in panic.
Marvel stars such as Mark Ruffalo (the Hulk), Pedro Pascal (Mr. Fantastic), Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk), and Marisa Tomei (Aunt May) have all voiced their solidarity with Kimmel, condemning Disney's decision and urging fans to boycott Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN subscriptions in protest.
Mark Ruffalo warned that Disney’s stock would plummet further if they permanently canceled Kimmel’s show, warning the company could be responsible for "breaking America." Pedro Pascal took to Instagram to declare his support with hashtags like #FreeSpeech and #DefendDemocracy. Tatiana Maslany shared behind-the-scenes images while urging followers to cancel subscriptions, and Marisa Tomei reposted similar boycotts.
The uproar extends beyond actors to former Disney CEO Michael Eisner and writers connected to Disney projects, with many criticizing the decision as politicized censorship. Social media has been flooded with fans canceling subscriptions, and protests have appeared outside Disney's corporate headquarters.
Disney’s move to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! following Kimmel's controversial remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the subsequent pressure from the Federal Communications Commission has ignited one of the most significant celebrity-led boycotts in recent corporate history.
This united front from the Avengers cast and other Disney-affiliated stars represents a major blow to Disney's public image and a loud warning against perceived corporate capitulation to political pressure. The phrase gaining traction among supporters has been "Disney can kiss our ass," symbolizing the defiant backlash against censorship and the defense of free speech led by Hollywood’s top talent.