‘Warrior Cats’ Animated TV Show Set at Disney
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- Coolabi Group struck a deal with Disney Kids & Family to bring the animated 'Warrior Cats' series to Disney+ and Disney Channel, targeting a 2028 premiere.
- A.C. Bradley ('Ms. Marvel,' 'What If?') is attached as showrunner, with Rodrigo Blaas ('Finding Nemo,' 'The Incredibles') directing, and animation studio Original Force producing.
- The series adapts 'Warrior Cats: The Prophecies Begin,' the first arc of the 2003-launched book series that has sold over 90 million copies across 38 languages and 100+ titles under the Erin Hunter pseudonym for HarperCollins.
- Coolabi separately confirmed earlier this week the series will also air in 2028 on Tencent Video platforms across China and Southeast Asia, following a 2024 development deal with Tencent.
- 2026 has already seen the successful U.S. retail launch of 'Warrior Cats' toys, and Coolabi is positioning the TV deal as the next phase of a multi-platform brand expansion.
Why it matters: The deal gives Disney a globally pre-sold fantasy property — 90 million books in 38 languages — with built-in dual-territory distribution via Tencent Video across China and Southeast Asia, while the 2026 toy launch and 2028 air date signal a multi-year brand expansion play. Veteran showrunner A.C. Bradley and director Rodrigo Blaas attach a prestige-animation pedigree to a children's IP already proven at retail.
