Disney announced the Tiana series in December 2020, a musical show for Disney+ featuring Princess Tiana from The Princess and the Frog. Voiced by Anika Noni Rose, it aimed to expand the story of Disney’s first Black princess. Fans anticipated its release, but on March 3, 2025, news broke that Disney canceled the project, sparking questions about the decision.
Reports confirmed the cancellation alongside another shelved Disney+ project. Budget concerns and a change in Disney’s strategy emerged as key factors. Details surfaced about production challenges and shifts in focus from streaming to theatrical releases, affecting multiple projects.
The Tiana series promised a New Orleans-set adventure with music and charm. Its cancellation left fans curious about the reasons and what lies ahead for the character. Facts point to financial and structural changes at Disney as the driving forces behind the move.
Why Disney Canceled Tiana’s Disney+ Series
Disney shelved the Tiana series due to Walt Disney Animation Studios ending longform streaming content production. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter on March 3, 2025, the decision halted the series announced in 2020. Intended as a musical with Anika Noni Rose voicing Tiana, the project faced escalating costs. Sources told The Hollywood Reporter that despite creative team changes, the budget could not be controlled, leading to its cancellation.
The shift reflects Disney’s broader strategy change. Former CEO Bob Chapek prioritized streaming originals during the pandemic to boost Disney+ subscriptions. However, theatrical releases like Moana 2, which earned over $1 billion, outperformed streaming investments. This prompted Disney to scrap Tiana and an unannounced Disney+ film, resulting in layoffs at its Vancouver studio. The focus now leans toward cinema releases over streaming series.
Future Plans for Tiana After the Series Cancellation
Disney canceled the Tiana series, but the character remains active in other projects. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, a short-form special tied to The Princess and the Frog is in early development. Joyce Sherri directs and writes it, with Steve Anderson involved. No release date or story details have been shared yet. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ride also launched in 2024 at Disney’s U.S. parks.
The cancellation aligns with a wider trend. Pixar shelved its longform streaming series Win or Lose too. Disney now prioritizes theatrical films like Zootopia 2 (November 2025) and Frozen 3 (2027). Full details can be found at The Hollywood Reporter.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
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