# Disney+ Power Rangers reboot development and cancellation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disney-power-rangers-reboot-development-and-cancellation
> Updated: 2026-08-17T10:55:42.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 3.

A planned live-action Power Rangers reboot for Disney+ has been cancelled after approximately 18 months of development.

Initially, Hasbro confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that the series was in early development under showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz. The project intended to feature a new team of heroes inheriting the classic colors in a world that had forgotten the Rangers’ existence.

Ultimately, Disney+ decided not to move forward with the series. The cancellation was reportedly driven by business and budgetary concerns rather than creative differences. A significant economic factor cited was that Disney does not own the Power Rangers intellectual property, which belongs to Hasbro, making the high investment required for a large-scale superhero series less financially attractive. 

Reports indicate that the high costs associated with visual effects, costumes, and action sequences made the investment risky for a licensed property. Because Disney would be funding a major production without the ability to capture the associated merchandise and toy revenue, the project was deemed too expensive to pursue.

Following the official cancellation, the YouTube channel Ninja Kidz released a free live-action series titled ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Return’. Featuring martial arts combat and original storytelling, the production has received official approval from Playmates, the publisher of new Power Rangers toys, as an homage to the franchise intended to engage the fan community.

## Claims

- The decision to pass on the Power Rangers series was based on business and budget considerations rather than creative issues. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Disney+ will not proceed with the live-action Power Rangers series beyond the development stage. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Power Rangers intellectual property is owned by Hasbro. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz were the showrunners and executive producers for the project. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- 20th Television was the studio attached to the development of the series. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Power Rangers live-action reboot cancelled by Disney+

Disney+ has cancelled its live-action Power Rangers reboot due to rights and budget issues, while YouTube's Ninja Kidz has launched a free fan-focused series titled ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Return’.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/power-rangers-live-action-reboot-cancelled-by-disney

### 2026-08-14: Disney+ cancels live-action Power Rangers series over budget concerns

Disney+ has cancelled a live-action Power Rangers reboot during development due to high production costs and the fact that Hasbro, not Disney, owns the franchise's intellectual property.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-cancels-live-action-power-rangers-series

### 2026-07-23: Power Rangers Disney+ Reboot Remains in Development

Hasbro says the Disney+ Power Rangers reboot is still in early development, not cancelled but also not officially greenlit, with new characters inheriting classic Ranger colors.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/power-rangers-disney-reboot-remains-in-development

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