Author Eoin Colfer announced a new animated adaptation of his bestselling book series at New York Comic Con. The show will air on Disney Channel and Disney+.
Disney has officially greenlit a new animated television series based on the "Artemis Fowl" book franchise. Author Eoin Colfer announced the project on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, during the "25 Years of Artemis Fowl" panel at New York Comic Con. The series is set to premiere on both Disney Channel and Disney+.
Eoin Colfer will serve as an executive producer on the new adaptation. He is joined by Ben Juwono and Colleen Evanson, who will also serve as executive producers. Juwono is an Emmy and Annie Award winner known for his work on "Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur" and "Big Hero 6: The Series." Evanson’s credits include "DuckTales," "Monsters at Work," and "Prep and Landing: The Snowball Protocol."
According to Disney, the animated series will "dig deeper into the characters and lore of the beloved book series." The official logline describes the plot as following 13-year-old genius Artemis Fowl as he "uncovers an underground world of armed and dangerous — and surprisingly high-tech — fairies as he launches a plan to capture one and steal its magic to heal his dying mom and save his family."
Ayo Davis, president of Disney Kids & Family, commented on the announcement in a news release. "For more than two decades, Eoin Colfer's ‘Artemis Fowl’ books have captivated readers around the world with unforgettable characters, imaginative world-building, and gripping adventures," Davis said. "Bringing this beloved franchise to life as an animated series gives us the opportunity to introduce a new generation to Artemis' world while honoring the longtime fans who have cherished these stories for years."
Colfer expressed enthusiasm for the new project. "I am proud and delighted to be part of the formidable team that is putting the ‘Artemis Fowl’ animation on screen," Colfer said. "Everyone is so talented and so positive that I feel certain the fairy world is in excellent hands."
The first "Artemis Fowl" novel was published in 2001. Since then, Colfer has released 11 books in the series, along with one short story and a companion book. The franchise has sold more than 35 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 48 languages.
This is not the first screen adaptation of the series. Disney previously produced a live-action film based on the first book, which was released directly to Disney+ in 2020. That film received negative reviews and was subsequently removed from the streaming service in 2023. The new animated series marks a return to the franchise for Disney, joining a slate of animated titles on the platform that includes "Dragon Striker," "Phineas and Ferb," "Big City Greens," and upcoming series such as "Messi and the Giants," "Kingdom Hearts," "Warrior Cats," and "Journey."
The announcement signals Disney's continued investment in established intellectual property for its streaming and cable networks. By adapting a franchise with a 25-year history and a large existing readership, Disney aims to attract both new viewers and long-time fans. The shift from a live-action format to animation allows for a different visual interpretation of the high-tech fairy world described in the books. No release date or voice cast has been announced for the new series.
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