Disney+ Cancels Live-Action Gargoyles Reboot: What Happened to the Gary Dauberman Project

live-action Gargoyles reboot cancelled — Disney+ has officially cancelled its live-action Gargoyles reboot that was in early development with writer Gary Dauberman and producer James Wan’s Atomic Monster. The ambitious adaptation of the beloved 1990s animated series will not move forward at the streaming platform, according to original series co-creator Greg Weisman.

live-action Gargoyles reboot cancelled: The Details

The live-action Gargoyles reboot represented one of Disney’s attempts to capitalize on nostalgia for ’90s animated properties. Gary Dauberman, known for his work on the Annabelle horror franchise, was attached to write the project, while James Wan’s Atomic Monster production company was set to produce. The project entered early development at Disney+ in 2023, signaling the streamer’s interest in bringing the gothic tale to live-action audiences.

Greg Weisman, who co-created the original animated series alongside Michael Reaves, revealed the cancellation during an interview with Comics Online. The live-action Gargoyles adaptation had generated considerable buzz among fans eager to see how the supernatural drama would translate to live-action format. However, the project ultimately failed to advance beyond its initial development stages at the streaming giant.

The cancellation adds to a growing list of Disney+ projects that have been shelved or abandoned in recent years. The streamer has faced increasing pressure to streamline its development slate and focus resources on projects with guaranteed commercial viability. The live-action Gargoyles reboot apparently did not meet that threshold for the platform’s leadership.

What This Means for Cinema

The cancellation of the live-action Gargoyles reboot signals a broader shift in how streaming platforms approach legacy property adaptations. Disney+ has increasingly become selective about which nostalgic properties warrant live-action treatment, focusing on projects with proven box-office track records or franchise potential. The live-action Gargoyles project’s demise suggests that even beloved animated classics may not guarantee greenlight status in today’s streaming landscape.

For horror and supernatural drama fans, this represents a missed opportunity. Gary Dauberman’s involvement promised a darker, more mature take on the property, while Atomic Monster’s track record suggested quality production values. The cancellation may also impact other ’90s animated series considering live-action adaptations, as studios reassess the commercial viability of such projects in a crowded streaming market.

What We Know So Far

• The live-action Gargoyles reboot was cancelled at Disney+ and will not move forward
• Gary Dauberman (Annabelle writer) and James Wan’s Atomic Monster were attached to the project
• The project was in early development at Disney+ beginning in 2023
• Original series co-creator Greg Weisman confirmed the cancellation to Comics Online

What’s Still Unknown

• The specific reasons behind Disney+’s decision to cancel the live-action Gargoyles reboot
• Whether the rights to the live-action Gargoyles property might be offered to other studios or streamers
• If any script or development work completed before the cancellation will ever be released

For more information about this development, visit Deadline and IMDb’s Gargoyles page.

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