A new online rumor has surfaced claiming that Disney is developing a live-action Digimon project. The unverified report, originating from a social media post, has reignited speculation about the franchise’s return under Disney’s banner. The update arrives as Digimon celebrates its 25th anniversary and expands through new anime and production ventures.
Disney rumored to be developing a Digimon movie or TV show
Disney is reportedly developing a new Digimon movie or TV project, according to insider MyTimeToShineHello, who posted on X (formerly Twitter). The post read, “Disney developing a Digimon project,” sparking speculation across social media platforms. The rumor aligns with prior unverified reports from 2020 by We Got This Covered that claimed Disney “might be looking to make a movie based on the children’s cartoon and game series.” (via Geek Tyrant)
In 2020, the report suggested that Disney’s ownership of former Fox properties made a Digimon project more likely. Several Fox channels had previously aired Digimon content. The franchise itself has a long history of anime series, films, and merchandise produced by Bandai and Toei Animation. The first Digimon movie premiered in March 1999, followed by the television series.
In March 2025, Toei Animation officially announced a new anime titled Digimon Beatbreak during Digimon Con 2025. The series, described as a new Digimon series in around two years, will premiere in October 2025. Its tagline, “A life form that feeds on emotions,” accompanied teaser visuals showing the protagonist and their partner Digimon. (via Essential Japan)
Producer Hiromi Seki stated in a November 2024 interview with Crunchyroll that a “new generation of producers” has taken over the franchise, saying, “We have a new generation of producers coming in and we’ve passed the baton to them.” She added, “Digimon will continue to evolve from here,” confirming that new creative teams are developing future anime and film projects under Toei’s leadership.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
