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Live-Action ‘Gargoyles’ Series No Longer Moving Forward at Disney+

The live-action adaptation of the 1990s animated series 'Gargoyles' has been scrapped at Disney+, according to the show's creator and a source close to the project. Greg Weisman told Comics Online that the live-action side is 'dead,' while a source confirmed to Variety that the series is not moving forward. The project had been in development since 2023 with Gary Dauberman attached as showrunner.

By Tertius News AI Desk 3 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles Version 2 Coverage Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2026 Published 1h ago

The live-action television adaptation of the 1990s animated seriesGargoyles is no longer moving forward at Disney+, according to multiple sources.

Greg Weisman, who created the original cartoon, told Comics Online in an interview that the live-action project is dead. “Well, I know the live-action side of it is, uh, the Atomic Monster had the license to develop a live-actionGargoyles for Disney Plus, and that’s dead,” Weisman said. “I have no idea about animation, but there are no current plans for live-action.” A source close to the project separately confirmed to Variety that the series is not moving forward, as reported by WDW News Today.

The project had been in early development at Disney+ since 2023. Gary Dauberman, whose credits includeIt,Annabelle Comes Home, andThe Nun, was attached to write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner, with James Wan and Michael Clear executive producing for Atomic Monster. In a 2025 interview with Collider, Dauberman said he hoped the adaptation would retain the original cartoon’s darker, serialized, and operatic qualities, adding that Disney would “kill” him if he revealed more details.

No casting announcements or release windows had been announced before development ended.

The originalGargoyles animated series aired from 1994 to 1997, spanning 78 episodes across three seasons. It followed Goliath and a clan of ancient Scottish gargoyles who awaken in modern-day Manhattan and become the city’s nighttime protectors. The voice cast included Keith David, Salli Richardson, Ed Asner, and Jonathan Frakes, among others. All three seasons of the animated series remain available to stream on Disney+.

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Deadline

Framing: The headline declares that the live-action reboot of Gargoyles is dead at Disney+.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC

Facts Included:

A live-action reboot of the mid-90s animated television series Gargoyles is not moving forward at Disney+.
The series was from Annabelle writer Gary Dauberman and James Wan's Atomic Monster.
Original series co-creator Greg Weisman told Comics Online in an interview that a live-action series is not in the works.
Weisman said, 'That's dead,' when asked about the project.
Weisman said, 'I have no idea about animation, but there are no current plans for live-action,'
A source close to the project confirmed to Deadline that a live-action reboot is not moving forward.
The reboot was to have centered around Goliath, the last of a heroic race of gargoyle warriors.
Created by Weisman, the original series aired from 1994-1997.
The voice cast included Keith David, Salli Richardson, Jeff Bennett, Bill Fagerbakke, Thom Adcox-Hernandez, Ed Asner, Frank Welker, Bridgitte Bako, Marina Sirtis and Jonathan Frakes.
Dauberman was to serve as writer, executive produce and showrunner on the reboot, with Wan and Michael Clear executive producing for Atomic Monster.

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GamesRadar+

Framing: The headline emphasizes the discontinuation of the live-action project, framing it as no longer moving ahead.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Creator Greg Weisman told Comics Online that the live-action Gargoyles project is dead and that there are no current plans for live-action.
The cartoon aired on ABC from 1994-1997.
The voice cast included Tim Curry, Clancy Brown, Alan Cumming, and Matt Frewer.
In 2023, James Wan's Atomic Monster was announced to be turning the cartoon into a live-action TV series for Disney Plus.
Gary Dauberman was set to serve as showrunner for the series.
Gary Dauberman gave an update on the series in 2025, telling Collider that they were keeping the darkness and that Disney would 'kill' him if he gave more details.

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WDW News Today

Framing: Headline not captured, so angle not available.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 1:47 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Disney's planned live-action adaptation of Gargoyles has reportedly been turned to stone.
The series is no longer moving forward at Disney+, a source reportedly confirmed with Variety.
The project had been in early development with the streaming service since 2023.
Gargoyles creator Greg Weisman previously claimed the project was no longer in production while speaking with ComicsOnline in an earlier August interview.
Gary Dauberman, whose credits include It, Annabelle Comes Home, and The Nun, was set to write and executive produce the reboot.
Dauberman would have also served as showrunner, while Wan was attached as an executive producer through Atomic Monster.
Dauberman said in 2025 that he hoped the adaptation would preserve the original cartoon’s darker, serialized, and operatic qualities.
No casting announcements or expected release window were revealed before development ended.
The original Gargoyles animated series aired from 1994 through 1997, producing 78 episodes across three seasons.
It followed Goliath and a clan of ancient Scottish gargoyles who awaken in modern-day Manhattan and become the city’s nighttime protectors.
Its voice cast included Keith David, Salli Richardson, Ed Asner, and Jonathan Frakes.
All three seasons of the animated series remain available to stream on Disney+.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimJames Wan's Atomic Monster was attached as a producer.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via GamesRadar+ as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC
ClaimThe original Gargoyles cartoon aired from 1994-1997.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via GamesRadar+ as of Aug 31, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC

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3 distinct · 3 mastheads · 3 articles consulted: Deadline, GamesRadar+, WDW News Today 2 claims extracted Version 2 Written 2026-09-01