Disney+ Scraps Live-Action Power Rangers Series

Disney+ has decided not to proceed with its planned live-action Power Rangers series. The project was in development for over a year and a half with 20th Television as the studio, and Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz were attached to write and executive produce the series.

The reasons for not moving forward with the series are business- and budget-related. The Power Rangers brand is owned by Hasbro, which has been looking to get a live-action series adaptation off the ground. Netflix previously worked on a live-action Power Rangers series, but it did not materialize.

Steinberg and Shotz are currently finishing work on Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 for 20th Television. The season is set to premiere on November 20 on Disney+. The duo is also developing other projects for the studio under their overall deal.

## What changed Disney+ has recently become more willing to develop projects based on outside properties, including making development deals for Ella Enchanted and Casper series. However, the lack of intellectual property ownership seems to have been a major factor in the decision to scrap the Power Rangers series.

## Why it matters The decision to not move forward with the Power Rangers series is significant, as it highlights the challenges of developing projects based on outside properties. The Power Rangers brand has a large and dedicated fan base, and a live-action series could have been a major hit for Disney+. However, the business and budgetary reasons, including the lack of intellectual property ownership, have ultimately led to the project's demise.

The Power Rangers franchise has a long history, dating back to the 1990s with the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. The show has since had several iterations, including movies and spin-offs. The decision to not move forward with the live-action series may be a disappointment to fans, but it is a reminder of the complexities and challenges involved in developing projects based on beloved franchises.