Pride 2025: A Q+ Celebration!
Here at Q+, we don’t wait for June to start waving our flags, we live, breathe, and celebrate queerness all year round. But when Pride Month rolls in, you know we crank it all the way up. And Pride 2025 won’t be any different. It’s our favorite time to shout even louder about the stories that move us, the creators who inspire us, and the representation that reminds us we’re not just valid, we’re powerful.
This June, we’re back with our very gay agenda, and it’s gayer (and more fabulous) than ever. If you were with us last year and the year before, you know the drill: each day of Pride Month, we’ll be spotlighting one LGBTQ+ show, film, or book that deserves your time and love. Some are brand new, some are underrated gems, and some are classics we’ll never stop obsessing over, but they all have one thing in common: they’re unapologetically queer.
By the time the glitter settles on June 30, you’ll have a list of 90 titles to stream, read, and rewatch whenever you need that hit of rainbow joy. We’re talking about stories that reflect our community in all its messy, beautiful, bold glory. And yes, we’ve got recs for every mood—whether you’re in the mood to sob, laugh, rage, or feel seen.
A couple of quick notes before we kick things off: if a favorite of yours doesn’t show up on our rec list, don’t panic. It might’ve already been featured in previous years, it could be popping up later in the month, or we may be saving it for Pride 2026. We’re always juggling a fabulous amount of queer content, and we’re committed to giving it all the spotlight it deserves.
But anygays, we’ll be updating this article every single day of Pride Month, so be sure to check back daily for your dose of LGBTQ+ media love. And follow us on all platforms so you don’t miss a single pick! We’re gonna be extra this June, and trust us, you won’t want to miss it.
So grab your rainbow snacks, get comfy, and let’s dive into the queerest media celebration of the year. Happy Pride, fam! 🏳️🌈🫶
June 30
History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera
Adam Silvera’s heartbreaking and healing YA novel follows Griffin, a teenager mourning the death of his first love, Theo. Through a nonlinear narrative that toggles between past and present, we see the fullness of Griffin and Theo’s relationship—and the emotional wreckage left behind when it ends too soon.
As Griffin grows closer to Theo’s new boyfriend, Jackson, the two must navigate shared grief, guilt, and the complicated way we hold on to the people we lose. With themes of OCD, coming out, and the fractured nature of memory, History Is All You Left Me is raw, honest, and ultimately hopeful. Fair warning: this book absolutely destroyed us.
Where to buy? History Is All You Left Me is available to purchase at all reputable booksellers.
My Mother’s Girlfriend
This beautiful 2021 short film by Arun Fulara offers a rare and tender glimpse into older queer love in India. It follows Renuka, a middle-aged woman who is deeply in love with Sadiya, and one day decides to bring her home, surprising her grown son.
Told with warmth and subtlety, My Mother’s Girlfriend challenges assumptions around age, queerness, and family in Indian society. It’s a reminder that coming out and falling in love aren’t just the domain of the young, and that it’s never too late to live your truth.
Where to watch? My Mother’s Girlfriend is available to stream on MUBI and Prime Video.
Dead Hot
This fresh 2024 Prime Video thriller series created by Charlotte Coben stars Bilal Hasna and Vivian Oparah as best friends navigating grief, danger, and maybe even the undead.
Set in Newcastle, Dead Hot follows Elliot and Jess as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of Elliot’s twin. Queer identity is baked into the fabric of the show—not as tragedy, but as complex, lived experience. With sharp humor and gothic vibes, this is a queer thriller that keeps you guessing while centering friendship, survival, and the messy business of loving deeply.
Where to watch? Dead Hot is available to stream on Prime Video.
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