Disney Kids & Family has boarded Coolabi Group’s adaptation of the Warrior Cats fantasy book series, with a 2028 premiere planned on Disney Channel and Disney+.
Earlier this month, Coolabi revealed that Tencent Video was on board for China and Southeast Asia. Original Force is the animation studio for the series on behalf of Tencent Video. A.C.Bradley is the showrunner, and Rodrigo Blaas directs, with the collaboration of El Guiri Studios.
The series, written by Erin Hunter, was created by Working Partners, a Coolabi Group company. It has sold over 90 million books to date, translated into almost 40 languages. The adaptation is based on the first series of books, Warrior Cats: The Prophecies Begin.
The brand has a deep fan base globally, logging 50 million views per month across user-generated content on YouTube and nearly 3 billion views on TikTok. The Warrior Cats: Ultimate Edition” game on Roblox has been played more than 735 million times.
“We’re always seeking out fresh, imaginative storytelling that resonates with families around the world,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family. “Warrior Cats has inspired a generation of fans, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with Coolabi Group to bring this phenomenal series to life on Disney+ and Disney Channel.”
Allison Watkins, EVP at Coolabi Group, noted, “Following our development deal with Tencent Video in 2024, we have been working hard to find the perfect home for Warrior Cats. We couldn’t be more thrilled that Disney has come on board the project, and we look forward to delivering a truly exciting new series to Warrior Cats fans across the globe. 2026 has already seen the successful launch of Warrior Cats toys at retail in the U.S., and we anticipate a whirlwind year ahead for the brand.”
Will Harrison, CEO of Coolabi Group, added: “We are so grateful to Allison and former CEO Jeremy Banks for brokering such a key deal with Disney on behalf of Coolabi and Tencent Video. Disney is the perfect partner for such a hugely loved brand, and we look forward to expanding the fanbase further both in the U.S. and globally when the series hits the small screen.”
