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Disney+ Revives Eragon: Live-Action Series in Development

2/5/2026

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Disney+ is moving forward with a live-action Eragon series, naming Todd Harthan and Todd Helbing as co-showrunners; Harthan is also co-creator.
Marc Webb joins as executive producer.
Development began in 2022, and a writers room is active.
The story centers on a teenager chosen to become a Dragon Rider and confront a mad king, and the novel has sold over 40 million copies; a 2006 film adaptation was poorly received.

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Story summary

Disney+ is moving forward with a live-action Eragon series, naming Todd Harthan and Todd Helbing as co-showrunners; Harthan is also co-creator.
Marc Webb joins as executive producer.
Development began in 2022, and a writers room is active.
The story centers on a teenager chosen to become a Dragon Rider and confront a mad king, and the novel has sold over 40 million copies; a 2006 film adaptation was poorly received.