Disney Cancels Live-Action Power Rangers Series Over Budget Worries

Disney's live-action Power Rangers series has been scrapped due to budget concerns. The project, announced in March 2025, had a promising team of writers and executive producers attached, including Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz, who worked on Disney+'s Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

The franchise, owned by Hasbro, requires expensive visual effects, elaborate suits, and giant monsters, making it a costly production to bring to life. This factor, combined with the fact that Disney doesn't own the IP, made the financial equation less attractive for the studio.

Power Rangers is a beloved property with a rich history, spanning over 30 seasons and multiple incarnations. The latest attempt to revive the franchise on the big screen was the 2017 film Power Rangers, which aimed to launch a new series of films but failed to attract audiences.

The cancellation of the Disney+ series marks another setback for the Power Rangers franchise, leaving fans wondering if this will be the last attempt to bring the iconic characters back to life.