The live-action Powerpuff Girls series was announced by The CW in 2020, generating both excitement and concern among fans of the original Cartoon Network animated series. The adaptation aimed to portray Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup as disillusioned twenty-somethings who regretted losing their childhood to crime-fighting. (comicbookmovie.com)
The cast included Chloe Bennet as Blossom, Dove Cameron as Bubbles, and Yana Perrault as Buttercup. However, the project faced multiple challenges, including a leaked script that received negative feedback on social media. In August 2021, Bennet left the production due to scheduling conflicts, causing a pause in development as the team searched for a replacement. (en.wikipedia.org)
Finally, in May 2023, The CW officially canceled the series, returning the rights to Warner Bros. Recently, in March 2025, a trailer for the canceled pilot was leaked online, sparking criticism and ridicule from viewers due to the low-quality visual effects and controversial changes to the plot and characters. (gamingbible.com)
This leak has reignited discussions about the difficulty of adapting classic animated series into live-action formats, especially when attempting to impose darker and more serious tones that differ from the original material.
To watch the leaked trailer, you can visit the following link:
Leaked Trailer for the Canceled Live-Action ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Series