Why did Disney+ cancel the 'Holes' TV series?

The exact reasons for the cancellation of the 'Holes' TV series by Disney+ have not been publicly disclosed.

Was the 'Holes' TV series based on the movie or the book?

The canceled Disney+ series was an adaptation of Louis Sachar's 1998 novel 'Holes,' reimagined with a gender-bent focus.

What other shows has Disney+ canceled recently?

Disney+ recently canceled young adult series such as 'Willow,' 'Big Shot,' and 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.'

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Disney+ Digs Up Cancellation for 'Holes' Series

14 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Disney+ canceled its planned 'Holes' TV series adaptation.
A pilot episode was filmed for the gender-bent adaptation.
Other YA series like 'Willow' were also canceled by the streamer.

Disney+ Digs Up Cancellation for 'Holes' Series

Disney+ will not proceed with a highly anticipated TV series adaptation of Louis Sachar's novel, 'Holes.' A pilot episode for the gender-bent reimagining, which would have focused on teenage girls at a detention camp, was produced. However, the streaming service ultimately decided against granting a series order, leaving the project buried.

This decision follows a trend of cancellations for Disney+'s young adult programming. Previously, the streamer axed shows like 'Willow,' 'Big Shot,' and 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.' These cuts have contributed to broader content purges on the platform, raising questions about the future of similar shows.

Despite these cancellations, Disney+ has found success with other young adult series, notably 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' which has been renewed. The fate of 'Holes,' however, seems sealed, marking another project that did not move beyond the pilot stage.