What Is Lesbian Space Princess? Backlash Explained

Lesbian Space Princess is a 2025 Australian adult animated science-fiction comedy film written and directed by Emma Hough Hobbs and Leela Varghese. It follows Saira, an introverted lesbian princess from Clitopolis, who travels across the galaxy to rescue her bounty-hunter ex-girlfriend Kiki after she is kidnapped by the Straight White Maliens. The film combines queer comedy, romance, musical elements and absurdist science fiction. In August 2026, Lesbian Space Princess became the subject of a sudden wave of online backlash nearly a year after its original release. Clips from the film circulated widely on TikTok, Reddit and X, with users criticizing its deliberately exaggerated humor, character names and queer themes. The backlash soon developed into a broader meme, with users from various fandoms jokingly portraying themselves as joining forces to mock the film.