A new rumor claims Jon Favreau is developing a Mickey Mouse movie for Disney. The project could be a live-action adaptation, though that detail remains unconfirmed. The report follows a wave of franchise activity at Disney and points to Favreau’s continued role in shaping the studio’s major properties.
Mickey Mouse movie rumored to be happening with Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau is reportedly developing a Mickey Mouse movie for Disney, according to a post by scooper @MyTimeToShineHello on X (formerly Twitter). While Disney has not officially confirmed the news, speculation suggests the project may be a live-action adaptation, though this has not yet been verified.
Favreau has been a longtime collaborator with Disney, playing a key role in launching several of its major franchises. He directed Iron Man (2008), which kickstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe, helmed the live-action The Jungle Book (2016), and followed it with The Lion King (2019), which grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide. He also created The Mandalorian, Disney+’s flagship Star Wars series that ran from 2019 to 2023 and led to multiple spin-offs.
Deadline previously reported that Favreau is working on an animation/live-action hybrid series about Oswald the Lucky Rabbit for Disney+. Favreau is writing and producing the Oswald project through Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney created Oswald in 1927 as a precursor to Mickey Mouse. When Universal took control of Oswald in 1928, Disney responded by creating Mickey Mouse. Disney regained the rights to Oswald in 2006, and the character entered the public domain in 2023.
The rumored Mickey Mouse film could bring the iconic character back into the spotlight. Favreau’s history of reviving legacy IPs and launching billion-dollar franchises makes him a dependable choice for high-profile Disney projects. Disney has not yet announced casting, a release date, or production details.
Favreau continues to serve as a creative lead for both Disney theatrical releases and Disney+ originals.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
