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Oct 12, 2026
Artemis Fowl Animated TV Show Greenlit With Eoin Colfer as Executive Producer
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Disney Channel and Disney+ have greenlit an animated adaptation of Eoin Colfer’s Artemis Fowl series, announced at the 25 Years of Artemis Fowl panel during NYCC 2026. Colfer will serve as executive producer, collaborating with Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson. The series will explore the 13‑year‑old genius’s adventures in a high‑tech fairy world, building on the 35 million‑copy‑sold franchise. No release date is set, but the project follows the 2020 live‑action film’s poor reception.
💡 Why It Matters
- · The new animated series offers a chance to revitalize a beloved franchise that previously faltered on screen, potentially reshaping Disney’s approach to adapting literary properties for streaming audiences.
