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Disney+ Shelves Live-Action 'Gargoyles' Series, Variety Reports
✍️ Variety
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 11:38 PM
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Variety reports that Disney+ has decided not to proceed with the planned live‑action adaptation of the 1990s animated show 'Gargoyles.' The project will not move forward on the streaming platform.
Disney+ has officially cancelled its planned live‑action series based on the cult‑favorite animated show 'Gargoyles,' according to a report by Variety. The decision halts development that had been underway to bring the stone‑skinned protectors of New York City to a modern streaming audience.
The series, which was to be produced for Disney's flagship streaming service, was expected to re‑imagine the 1990s cartoon with contemporary visual effects and a new cast. No further details on the reasons for the cancellation were disclosed, and the network has not announced any replacement project.
Industry observers note that the move reflects Disney's ongoing reassessment of its content slate amid shifting viewer preferences and cost considerations. While fans of the original animated series expressed disappointment, the cancellation underscores the challenges of adapting legacy properties for today's streaming market.
Disney+ has not indicated whether any elements of the 'Gargoyles' concept will be repurposed for other projects, leaving the future of the franchise uncertain.
The series, which was to be produced for Disney's flagship streaming service, was expected to re‑imagine the 1990s cartoon with contemporary visual effects and a new cast. No further details on the reasons for the cancellation were disclosed, and the network has not announced any replacement project.
Industry observers note that the move reflects Disney's ongoing reassessment of its content slate amid shifting viewer preferences and cost considerations. While fans of the original animated series expressed disappointment, the cancellation underscores the challenges of adapting legacy properties for today's streaming market.
Disney+ has not indicated whether any elements of the 'Gargoyles' concept will be repurposed for other projects, leaving the future of the franchise uncertain.