Hollywood's Climate Silence: Only 'The Wild Robot' Passes Climate Reality Check

Of the 2024 Oscar-nominated films, only the animated movie 'The Wild Robot' passed the Climate Reality Check, a test devised by nonprofit consulting firm Good Energy to assess films' acknowledgment of global warming. Similar to the Bechdel test, the Climate Reality Check reveals a striking lack of climate change representation in mainstream cinema. A recent study found that only a small percentage of popular films even mention the climate crisis, let alone depict it meaningfully. Despite this, Good Energy CEO Anna Jane Joyner notes a growing audience interest in climate-conscious stories, and some studios are showcasing climate solutions like electric vehicles in their films. However, Hollywood's overall climate silence, coupled with the Trump administration's climate denial, remains a significant concern.