Critics have slammed Disney’s new black superhero as “tone-deaf” and offensive, though the character’s creator defends the cultural representation.
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Disney’s latest effort at diversity is dividing fans who ripped the “tone-deaf” network for pushing a black superhero wearing a durag.
Captain Durag, who debuted on January 15, fights “grime” and in Slime City on the Disney Jr. show Hey AJ!
His durag doubles as his cape and covers the upper portion of his face like a mask, with his eyes peaking through. The fabric hair covering is primarily associated with the Black community.
The character was instantly slammed by viewers who were both furious and baffled by what they perceived as an overtly stereotypical and offensive depiction of a black character.
“They made a ‘Captain Durag’ in 2026 what the f**k Disney,” one man wrote on X.
“The concept of Captain Durag is wildly tone deaf,” another agreed.
“I thought captain durag was a made up internet hoax but nope lmao disney really came up with that for black history month .. my sides hurt. I’ve been laughing so hard,” someone wrote in disbelief.
“Everyone already said everything to be said but Captain Durag is an abomination,” another wrote, adding that the character’s creator is a black woman. “I hope black parents use their voice to get this sh*t removed.”
22 Feb 2026, 4:10 pm
