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Disney+ Drops Live-Action Power Rangers Series Development

8/14/2026

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Disney+ announced it will not move forward with a live-action Power Rangers series.
Sources said the decision reflects Disney+ and 20th Television’s lack of ownership of the Hasbro-owned IP.
The project, which entered development about 18 months ago, will now stay in development while Disney+ pursues other outside-IP titles such as Ella Enchanted and Casper.

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Disney+ announced it will not move forward with a live-action Power Rangers series.
Sources said the decision reflects Disney+ and 20th Television’s lack of ownership of the Hasbro-owned IP.
The project, which entered development about 18 months ago, will now stay in development while Disney+ pursues other outside-IP titles such as Ella Enchanted and Casper.