Development on the series began in March 2025 and had been priority since Disney acquired the trademark in 2006. Filming began in late July, inCalifornia.
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is scheduled to debut on Disney+.
A series centered on Oswald was in development, with the project announced in 2019 for a potential release onDisney+.[1][2]Disney Television Animation veteranMatt Danner revealed that a series was in development as a follow up for the team behindLegend of the Three Caballeros, but that they "got broken up and scattered to the wind".[3] He expressed hope that the series could still be revived in the future and further hinted that another team would develop it, as Disney was still heavily invested in wanting to revive the character.[4][5]
In March 2025,Walt Disney Studios was revealed to be developing a live-action/animated series based onOswald the Lucky Rabbit, for the streaming serviceDisney+.Jon Favreau served as the writer and executive producer.[6] In June 2025,Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryder Allen, and Mykal-Michelle Harris joined the cast.[7] In July,Amy Sedaris joined the cast while Favreau was reported be serving as a director for the series.[8]Al Madrigal andSteve Martin joined the cast in August, whileJude Weng and Andy Jones were hired to direct episodes of the series.[9]