Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Series from Jon Favreau in the Works for Disney+

Jon Favreau, a veteran of Disney films, is collaborating with the studio on a Disney+ series featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, a classic animated icon. A Deadline report reveals Favreau will blend live-action and animation to bring Oswald to the streaming service. He'll serve as both writer and producer. Plot details and casting remain undisclosed.

Oswald, a significant figure in Disney's history, had a brief tenure with the company. Created by Walt Disney, he starred in 26 silent cartoons (1927-1928) before a rights dispute led to Universal taking control. This period, detailed in our in-depth look at Disney's 100-year history, proved pivotal, ultimately leading to the creation of Mickey Mouse.

Disney reacquired Oswald's rights in 2006 and released a new short film starring the character in 2022—its first in 95 years. This new series suggests a broader commitment to Oswald's legacy. While a release date is unannounced, the live-action/animation hybrid is expected sometime in the future.

Interestingly, Oswald's recent appearance in Oswald: Down the Rabbit Hole, a horror film starring Ernie Hudson, premiered in 2023, just a year after the character entered the public domain.