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Live-Action 'The Phantom' Series in Development by Hudlin

4/17/2026

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A live-action TV series based on Lee Falk’s The Phantom is in development, directed by Reginald Hudlin.
The Phantom, the first costumed superhero, has renewed interest via digital editions and a 2025 comic.
Hearst owns the franchise, with a readership above 29 million in markets including the Nordics, Australia, Brazil, the U.K., and India.
King Features president C.J. Kettler says the series is a vital expansion for the brand.

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Story summary

A live-action TV series based on Lee Falk’s The Phantom is in development, directed by Reginald Hudlin.
The Phantom, the first costumed superhero, has renewed interest via digital editions and a 2025 comic.
Hearst owns the franchise, with a readership above 29 million in markets including the Nordics, Australia, Brazil, the U.K., and India.
King Features president C.J. Kettler says the series is a vital expansion for the brand.