Will Harrison said, "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." Disney has picked up Coolabi's animated adaptation of Warrior Cats for a 2028 debut on Disney+ and The Disney Channel. The Warrior Cats books have sold more than 90 million copies, yet the animated series will not arrive until 2028.
Ayo Davis and Disney Kids
50 million views per month across user-generated content on YouTube underlines the property's active audience, and Ayo Davis, president, Disney Kids & Family, said, "We're always seeking out fresh, imaginative storytelling that resonates with families around the world," and added, "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." That pair of statements frames Disney's strategic intent as the company expands its family slate.
AC Bradley and Rodrigo Blaas
AC Bradley created and showran the series, with Rodrigo Blaas directing and El Guiri Studios collaborating on the animation. An adaptation from Original Force is also earmarked for China's Tencent Video, and the pickup was announced as the Annecy International Animation Film Festival was starting. Disney had rebranded from Disney Branded Television to Disney Kids & Family under Ayo Davis, a move that aligns the label with this kind of international IP push.
TikTok, YouTube and Roblox
Nearly 3 billion views on TikTok and more than 735 million plays of The Warrior Cats Roblox game quantify the franchise's scale on short-form and interactive platforms, while translations into 38 languages extend its global footprint. Those digital metrics, combined with the 90 million-plus book sales, make the 2028 release a deliberate timing choice: the property arrives to screens with an established, platform-native audience rather than being built from scratch.
The 2028 debut raises one urgent question: what is the exact production schedule or episode format for the Warrior Cats series?
