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Disney+ Scraps Live-Action Power Rangers Reboot
14 Aug
Summary
- Disney+ has canceled its planned live-action Power Rangers series.
- The project was being developed for over a year-and-a-half.
- Business decisions cited as the reason for cancellation.
A planned live-action "Power Rangers" series has been canceled by Disney+. The reboot was being developed by 20th Television with Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz, known for their work on "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," serving as writers and executive producers. This project had been in development for over a year and a half.
Sources indicate that business-related decisions are the primary reason for the cancellation. The series aimed to reimagine the franchise for a new generation while appealing to existing fans.
The "Power Rangers" franchise, which began in 1993 as "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," is based on Japanese superhero shows. It has seen numerous iterations across television and film since its inception.
