Disney+ Sequel Series to a $300M Sci-fi Favorite Gets an Update No Fan Wants to Hear

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Since it launched, Disney+ has become a popular place for beloved franchises to continue their stories in new TV shows. Not only has the Marvel Cinematic Universe grown with fresh content on the service, but classic titles like Willow, The Santa Clause, Monsters, Inc., The Mighty Ducks, and Turner & Hooch have all gotten TV sequels there. Star Wars has also found new life with The Mandalorian, which has become a huge hit and is even coming to theaters. And Disney+ isn’t stopping there – they’re already working on another major series, planning to bring back a fan favorite from 14 years ago.

When Real Steel, starring Hugh Jackman, came out in 2011, it wasn’t a huge hit in theaters, earning just over $85 million domestically. It did better worldwide, reaching almost $300 million, but that wasn’t enough to warrant a sequel. However, with the launch of Disney+, discussions about continuing the story as a TV series began. While a series seemed promising last year, recent news is disappointing for fans of the film.

Real Steel TV Series on Disney+ Gets Bad News From Director

So, remember Real Steel? It was announced as a Disney+ series way back, like over three years ago, and honestly, updates have been few and far between. Last year, director Shawn Levy seemed pretty optimistic, but things aren’t looking so great now. He recently spoke to Collider and, well, let’s just say the news about where the show stands isn’t exactly a knockout. It sounds like it might be in a bit of trouble.

Levy admitted he’s unsure about the possibility of continuing Real Steel. He explained that the original film has a dedicated fanbase, despite its box office performance, and he wouldn’t want to revisit it – whether as a sequel or a TV series – unless he was confident he could do it well and honor the original.

As Levy suggests, ultimately, many decisions in Hollywood are driven by financial considerations. While Real Steel didn’t perform well in theaters initially, Disney+’s strategy has changed significantly since plans for a sequel were first announced. Streaming budgets for large-scale projects have been reduced, and the idea of using costly, standalone shows to attract subscribers hasn’t proven sustainable in the long run.

Ultimately, success in the entertainment industry depends heavily on profitability, so projects with questionable returns often struggle to get off the ground. However, David Levy has already achieved significant milestones – he delivered the first R-rated movie to gross over a billion dollars within the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Deadpool & Wolverine, and he’s set to revitalize the Star Wars franchise with the 2027 film Star Wars: Starfighter. Given these two successes, Disney might finally approve his ambitious idea for a sequel involving giant robot boxing.

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2025-11-11 00:12