Jon Favreau's Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Series Coming to Disney+

Disney legend Jon Favreau is teaming up with the Walt Disney Company once again—this time to bring back one of its earliest and most historically significant characters: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. According to a report by Deadline, Favreau is set to develop a Disney+ series centered around the classic animated icon, blending live-action and animation in a fresh, innovative format.

Favreau will take on dual roles as both writer and producer for the upcoming series, marking another major creative endeavor for the filmmaker deeply embedded in Disney’s modern storytelling landscape. While specific details such as plot, cast, and release date remain under wraps, anticipation is building for how this hybrid series will reintroduce Oswald to a new generation of viewers.

Oswald holds a unique place in Disney history. Created by Walt Disney himself in 1927, the character starred in 26 silent cartoons before a rights dispute led to Universal taking ownership, cutting short his original run with the studio. This loss was a pivotal moment in animation history—one that ultimately led to the creation of Mickey Mouse. For decades, Oswald remained outside Disney’s control until the company successfully reclaimed the rights in 2006.

Since then, the character has made a slow but meaningful return to the spotlight. In 2022, Disney released its first original Oswald short in 95 years, signaling renewed interest in the character. Now, with Favreau at the helm, the rabbit’s legacy appears poised for a full-fledged revival.

Though no official release window has been announced, the project is expected to arrive on Disney+ in the coming years. This new series won’t just be a nostalgic nod—it aims to expand Oswald’s world in a modern, dynamic format.

Meanwhile, Favreau continues to shape some of Disney’s most prominent franchises. He remains a driving force behind the Star Wars universe with acclaimed series like The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew. His contributions to the Marvel Cinematic Universe—both as director and actor—have also left an indelible mark. Additionally, he directed the 2019 photorealistic remake of The Lion King and is set to return to the director’s chair for The Mandalorian and Grogu, scheduled for a theatrical release in 2026.

As Disney prepares to celebrate Oswald’s official resurgence through Favreau’s vision, it’s worth noting that the character recently appeared in a darker, alternate interpretation. In 2023, just a year after Oswald entered the public domain, the horror-tinged short Oswald: Down the Rabbit Hole was unveiled, starring Ghostbusters veteran Ernie Hudson. While that project exists outside Disney’s official canon, it highlights the enduring cultural footprint of the pioneering rabbit.

With Favreau’s series on the horizon, fans can look forward to an officially sanctioned, creatively rich return of a true animation pioneer—Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.