Save ‘Shadowhunters’ x The Trevor Project
The Shadowfam never stopped showing up. After Freeform axed Shadowhunters in 2018, fans kept the story alive through petitions, convention appearances, and public stunts that stretched from San Diego to New York. Their most visible act of solidarity came through The Trevor Project, where they raised over $24,000 in one push and watched Freeform match the total. That same spirit now sits alongside updated numbers from the organization and a fandom that still gathers in 2025 and 2026.
Legacy of the Shadowfam Campaign
Petitions and online drives for a reboot have kept rolling into 2025, yet no official revival of the original series has taken place. Rights issues and shifting network priorities have kept the door closed. Still, Shadowhunters fans remain active on social platforms, at conventions, and in group chats where they swap edits and memories. The campaign that began in 2018 has become a long-running example of what organized fandom can do even when the show itself does not return.
The Trevor Project Today: 2025-2026 Impact
The Trevor Project continues its core mission of crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth. Its 2025 U.S. National Survey found that 36 percent of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered suicide in the past year, with the figure rising to 40 percent among trans and nonbinary respondents. The organization answered more than 288,000 crisis contacts during 2025 and reported that 85 percent of proposed anti-LGBTQ+ bills were defeated. These figures show both the scale of need and the measurable wins that come from sustained advocacy and funding.
Where to Watch Shadowhunters Now
The series originally aired on Freeform from 2016 to 2019. As of late 2025, it is scheduled to leave Netflix globally on January 1, 2026. Viewers looking to revisit the show or introduce it to new fans will need to locate it on other platforms or physical media before the license expires. The departure marks another chapter in the show’s post-cancellation life rather than an ending to fan interest.
Cast Updates and Fan Connections
Katherine McNamara, Matthew Daddario, and Dominic Sherwood have appeared together at conventions and events in 2024 through 2026. They have teased new projects while continuing to greet fans at meet-and-greets and panel discussions. These reunions keep the original cast visible and give the fandom regular touchpoints years after the finale aired.
The 2019 pledge drive asked supporters to give one dollar each and recruit ten others to do the same. The template letter that circulated then remains a clear example of how fans turned personal attachment into direct support for The Trevor Project. That structure still works for anyone who wants to organize a small-scale fundraiser today. The letter reads: — Dear ________, As you know already, I’m a massive fan of the show Shadowhunters. I’ve been working to save the show since it was cancelled back in 2018. We’re still campaigning and I’ve got a favor to ask. Would you mind making a small $1 donation to The Trevor Project? It’s an amazing charity which helps LGBTQ+ youth. All you need to do is go to The Trevor Project and follow the instructions there. This show means so much to so many people, and it would mean everything to me if we could help raise money in its name for such a worthwhile cause. Love, ___________________ —
Pitch in $1 to the #SaveShadowhunters Trevor Project campaign, and find ten members of your friends, family, and community to pledge $1 to The Trevor Project. The original push credited Basic Shadowhunters Stuff for setting the campaign up, and the same grassroots approach continues to guide smaller efforts now.
Shadowhunters may have ended its run, but the community that formed around it has kept moving. Donations to The Trevor Project remain one concrete way that energy translates into support for LGBTQ+ youth. The numbers from 2025 show the need is still urgent, and the fandom’s track record shows it can respond. Whether through one-dollar gifts, convention meetups, or simple word-of-mouth, the Shadowfam keeps finding ways to stay connected to the show and to the causes it once highlighted on screen.
