Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Gets First Disney+ Live‑Action/Animated Miniseries

At Disney’s D23 expo, the studio announced that Oswald the Lucky Rabbit will headline a three‑part live‑action/animated miniseries debuting on Disney+ in ↑ Feb 2027.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Miniseries Unveiled at D23

The project is penned, directed and executive‑produced by Jon Favreau, whose recent work includes The Mandalorian. An all‑star comedy roster—Albert Brooks, Amy Sedaris, Kathryn Hahn, Steve Martin, Al Madrigal, Ravi Cabot‑Conyers, Mykal‑Michelle Harris and Ryder Allen—joins the rabbit on screen.

“A fresh take on a forgotten icon,” said a Disney spokesperson.

Oswald’s journey from 1927 Disney‑Universal creation to 2006 rights reclamation in a trade that sent Al Michaels to NBC is chronicled in numerous retrospectives, including a Reuters piece on media asset swaps. Since his return, the character has popped up in theme parks, the Epic Mickey video game series and brief cameo slots. Disney+ has recently reported a ↑ 12% subscriber increase, suggesting a receptive audience for legacy content. The hybrid series will blend hand‑drawn 2D animation with live‑action footage, positioning Oswald alongside contemporary Disney offerings.

Dispatch from: Aria Montgomery

Media & Entertainment Correspondent