Animated 'Artemis Fowl' series greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+
Author Eoin Colfer announced at New York Comic Con that an animated Artemis Fowl series has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+, with him as executive producer. No release date has been given.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2An animated adaptation of Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl books has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+. VarietyLC “An animated series adaptation of the bestselling book franchise has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+.” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “the series has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+, and he will serve as executive producer.” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 2Colfer announced it on Sunday 11 October 2026 at the "25 Years of Artemis Fowl" panel at New York Comic Con. DeadlineN “On Sunday at New York Comic-Con, Colfer announced during the “25 Years of Artemis Fowl” panel” Read at Deadline ↗ Screen RantN “During the 25 Years of Artemis Fowl Panel at New York Comic Con, Colfer announced” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Mixed · 2Colfer will be an executive producer alongside Ben Juwono (Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur) and Colleen Evanson (DuckTales). Screen RantN “The author will serve as an executive producer alongside Ben Juwono (Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur) and Colleen Evanson (DuckTales).” Read at Screen Rant ↗ VarietyLC “The “Artemis Fowl” series is also executive produced by Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson.” Read at Variety ↗
Mixed · 2The series follows 13-year-old genius Artemis Fowl, who finds an underground world of armed, high-tech fairies and plans to capture one and steal its magic to heal his dying mother and save his family. VarietyLC “uncovers an underground world of armed and dangerous — and surprisingly high-tech — fairies” Read at Variety ↗ Screen RantN “Hoping to heal his dying mother and save his family, Artemis launches a plan to capture one and steal its magic.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Colfer said he was "proud and delighted to be part of the formidable team" and felt "certain the fairy world is in excellent hands." DeadlineN “Everyone is so talented and so positive that I feel certain the fairy world is in excellent hands.” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, said the series lets Disney introduce a new generation to Artemis' world while honouring longtime fans. VarietyLC “said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family.” Read at Variety ↗ Screen RantN “honoring the longtime fans who have cherished these stories for years.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Left · 1The first book was published in 2001; Variety says Colfer wrote 10 more novels, the latest in 2021, and the series has sold over 35 million copies in 48 languages. VarietyLC “has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and has been translated in 48 languages.” Read at Variety ↗ Centre · 3A 2020 live-action film directed by Kenneth Branagh went straight to Disney+ and drew negative reviews, with Screen Rant citing 8% on Rotten Tomatoes. Variety says it was removed from the service in 2023, and Collider says it is now available only to rent or buy. VarietyLC “debuted on Disney+ in 2020 to negative reviews. The movie was removed from the streaming service in 2023.” Read at Variety ↗ Screen RantN “landing a low 8% on Rotten Tomatoes.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ ColliderN “The only way to watch the film is by renting it or purchasing it on VOD platforms like Prime Video or Apple TV.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 2Few details are known: Collider says the project is in early development, and Screen Rant says no release date has been announced. ColliderN “Few details are known about the series at this time, as it’s still in the early stages of development” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “A release date has not yet been announced.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
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- Variety gives a concise trade report of the announcement with background on the books' sales and the failed film.
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- Book sales figures and the film's negative reception and removal.
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“The series has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and has been translated in 48 languages.” — Variety
Centre3 outlets
- Framing
- Deadline reports it plainly; Collider and Screen Rant place it in Disney's fantasy-franchise push and as a second chance after the 2020 film.
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- Comparisons to Percy Jackson and Harry Potter, and the 2020 film's failure.
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- Collider gives little series detail; Deadline omits the film and sales background.
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- “brutally negative”“Harry Potter’s Original Replacement”
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“Disney is giving Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl another shot.” — Screen Rant
“it’s like Spy Kids meets Percy Jackson and the Olympians” — Collider
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No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- The series is greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+.
- Colfer announced it at New York Comic Con's 25 Years of Artemis Fowl panel and is an executive producer.
- Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, and Colfer are quoted.
- The 2020 live-action film was poorly received.
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An animated Artemis Fowl series has been greenlit for Disney Channel and Disney+.
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- Variety, Collider, Deadline, Screen Rant
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Eoin Colfer will be an executive producer of the animated series.
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- Variety, Deadline, Screen Rant
Eoin Colfer person
Colfer announced the series, is executive producer and says the fairy world is in excellent hands.
“I feel certain the fairy world is in excellent hands.” — Deadline
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‘Artemis Fowl’ Animated TV Show Set at Disney
Neutral Straight announcement with sales and film background.
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Neutral Brief announcement report with quotes.
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Disney Officially Greenlights New ‘Percy Jackson’ Meets ‘Spy Kids’ Series
Mixed Frames the series as Disney's next fantasy franchise bet, with much filler on other franchises.
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Disney+ Officially Remaking Harry Potter’s Original Replacement With New Series
Mixed Presents it as a second chance after a poorly reviewed film, via Harry Potter comparisons.
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No coverage yet.
- 11 Oct 19:45 First DeadlineN ‘Artemis Fowl’ Animated Series Greenlit At Disney Channel, Disney+ With Author Eoin Colfer As EP — NYCC
- 11 Oct 19:45 First VarietyLC ‘Artemis Fowl’ Animated TV Show Set at Disney
- 11 Oct 19:45 First ColliderN Disney Officially Greenlights New ‘Percy Jackson’ Meets ‘Spy Kids’ Series
- 11 Oct 19:45 First Screen RantN Disney+ Officially Remaking Harry Potter’s Original Replacement With New Series
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