- Primary Subject: Disney+ cancellation of the live-action Power Rangers reboot series
- Key Update: Disney+ has officially decided not to move forward with its planned live-action Power Rangers TV reboot.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: August 14, 2026
- Quick Answer: Disney+ canceled its live-action Power Rangers reboot series during development due to high production costs for an intellectual property owned by Hasbro rather than Disney.
The planned TV series reboot of Power Rangers is no longer moving forward on Disney+ after a year of development.
Last year, it was announced that Hasbro and Disney+ were developing a live-action TV series reboot of the Power Rangers franchise, introducing a new team of heroes for the modern generation. Fans were looking forward to seeing whether it would move forward and what kind of fresh take it would have.
However, the project is unfortunately not happening anymore.
Why Disney+'s Power Rangers Reboot Is No Longer Moving Forward
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Deadline confirmed that Disney+ is no longer moving forward with the planned live-action series reboot of Power Rangers past the development stage.
The reason why the streamer is pulling the plug on the project is more on the business side rather than creative. Given the bigger budget needed to produce the series, the economics are not favorable for Disney, especially since they do not own the IP.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians executive producers/showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz were working on the pilot and would have served as showrunners if the project were given a series order.
It remains unknown whether Hasbro, the IP owner, will sell the project to other streamers. Netflix previously planned a reboot as well, but they also pulled the plug for unknown reasons.
The most recent series in the Power Rangers franchise is Cosmic Fury, which aired in 2023 and consists of ten episodes. There were also plans to develop another feature film reboot, following the failed reception of the 2017 version.
For now, stay tuned for more news and updates regarding the future of the Power Rangers franchise, since Hasbro is seemingly eager to explore the IP and develop another reboot.
The History of the Power Rangers Franchise
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Debuting in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers took the television world by storm. Produced by Saban Entertainment, the show quickly rocketed to massive success, captivating young audiences with its high-energy action and iconic superhero team.
Fueled by blockbuster TV ratings and unprecedented toy sales, the series didn't just kick off a new franchise; it firmly cemented itself as a defining cornerstone of contemporary pop culture.
At the heart of the franchise's longevity is a unique production style: the television series adapts action footage and character designs from Japan’s long-running franchise, Super Sentai, and seamlessly blends it with original Western storylines and actors. This innovative hybrid formula allowed the core television run to span 30 seasons, while expanding into a sprawling transmedia universe that includes feature-length theatrical films, acclaimed comic book series, novels, and video games.
A major evolution for the brand occurred in 2018 when Bandai parted ways with the property. Shortly thereafter, Hasbro acquired the franchise, ushering in a new era for the Power Rangers legacy and continuing to introduce the iconic heroes to new generations of fans.
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