In the 1990s, Disney captivated audiences with its “The Disney Afternoon” lineup, showcasing hit series like “DuckTales,” “TaleSpin,” “Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers,” and “Darkwing Duck.” These shows kept children entertained for years, spawning video games, comics, toys, and more fan merchandise. As nostalgia fuels current streaming offerings, Disney has recognized the lasting appeal of these classics and has been busy revamping them with fresh reboots and imaginative revivals.

The first of these revivals, “DuckTales,” made its modern debut, airing 69 episodes on Disney+ over three seasons between 2017 and 2021. Continuing this trend, Disney is developing a well-awaited “Darkwing Duck” reboot for its streaming service. Originally airing from 1991 to 1992, the series follows the titular masked hero, Drake Mallard, alongside his partner, Launchpad McQuack, initially featured in “DuckTales.” Drake juggles life in the suburbs with his adopted daughter, Gosalyn, striving to be a dedicated father and an inspirational superhero defending the people of St. Canard.

Although the announcement of the “Darkwing Duck” reboot came in November 2020 with scant updates since, fans had reason for hope in March 2024 when confirmation emerged that the series remains under development. Although details remain sparse, some hints about the creative team and anticipated premiere date have surfaced, keeping excitement high among fans.

While news about the reboot went quiet for a few years, an update came in March 2024 when it was revealed that “Darkwing Duck” was still in development. According to The Disinsider, “‘TaleSpin’ is sadly not in any form of development at this time. ‘Darkwing Duck’ from Seth Rogen, I’m told, is very much still in the works, but when would we see it? I’m not so sure.” As far as updates go, that’s not a lot of information, but other snippets have surfaced online since then.

In late 2024, Jim Cummings, the voice actor who counts Darkwing Duck among his many characters, reportedly informed a fan at LA Con that development on the new show was ongoing and he was set to return. Seth Rogen is listed as the series producer alongside his longtime collaborator Evan Goldberg, though a writer or writers haven’t been announced, nor has a full cast list been revealed. That said, Tad Stones, who created the original series, shared on a Reddit Ask Me Anything in 2024 that the project had reached the writer’s room stage before that effort was subsequently disbanded.

Despite that setback, Stones also confirmed that Point Grey Pictures was still actively developing “Darkwing Duck,” so these updates, as minor as they are, appear to confirm that the reboot is still alive and well. Should it proceed, it could take a while before episodes debut due to the time-consuming process of producing animation. But when it finally does reach Disney+, a new generation of fans will join the existing ones in collectively declaring, “Let’s get dangerous!”