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Warner Bros. in Talks to Secure Rights for Another ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Animated Movie
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jun 22, 1:05 PM EDT

Warner Bros. in Talks to Secure Rights for Another ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Animated Movie

The studio is reportedly pursuing new rights to develop an additional animated feature based on Cartoon Network’s “The Powerpuff Girls,” with first teases appearing at industry events in April and June.

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Warner Bros. is in talks to acquire the rights needed to make another animated “Powerpuff Girls” movie, according to a report from Deadline on June 22.

The report says the new effort would build on the hit Cartoon Network series and is currently focused on developing an animated feature, with Warner Bros. reportedly seeking to confirm the underlying rights before moving forward.

The project was first teased during an animation presentation at CinemaCon, where Warner Bros. previewed content planned for the animation pipeline. Deadline also reports that the “Powerpuff Girls” tease resurfaced during an animation-focused moment at Annecy, described as being included in Warner’s reel at the festival on June 22.

Craig McCracken, the creator of “The Powerpuff Girls,” is identified by Deadline as the credited origin point for the franchise the studio is now looking to extend into another feature-length animated release.

The reported development follows the long-running brand’s presence across television and home viewing, with the two recent industry-event teases serving as public markers of Warner Bros.’ interest in expanding the franchise beyond its existing series format.

As with many animated studio projects that begin with rights discussions, the next steps would depend on whether the parties involved can reach an agreement over ownership and licensing, and on how the studio proceeds through internal development once the rights question is resolved, Deadline said.

No further details were reported in the Deadline account on potential release timing, creative leadership, cast, or production timeline, and it was not reported that the film is already formally greenlit for production.

Why It Matters

  • Rights agreements are a gating item for expanding established children’s franchises into new theatrical or large-format releases, and the report suggests Warner Bros. is working through that foundation.
  • Industry-event teases at CinemaCon and Annecy indicate Warner Bros. is actively indicating brand priorities to exhibitors, partners, and animation stakeholders.
  • If the rights are secured, another “Powerpuff Girls” feature would add to the studio’s expanding animated slate built around recognizable IP.
  • The lack of reported production and release details underscores that development will likely depend on negotiations and internal approvals after the rights discussions.

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Key Facts

  • Warner Bros. is reportedly in talks to obtain the rights needed to make another animated “Powerpuff Girls” movie.
  • The reported project is aimed at developing an animated feature based on the Cartoon Network series.
  • Deadline reports the effort was first teased at CinemaCon during an animation segment.
  • Deadline reports the “Powerpuff Girls” tease appeared again at Annecy during Warner Bros.’ animation reel on June 22.
  • Craig McCracken is identified as the creator of “The Powerpuff Girls.”
  • The report did not provide details on release dates, creative teams, or whether the film is fully approved for production.
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