Though the series has been scrapped, the entertainment studio has plans to create a short-form special inspired by the beloved film

Disney has officially shelved its highly anticipated Tiana series, disappointing fans who have waited years for the return of its groundbreaking princess character. The cancellation represents part of a larger strategic shift at Walt Disney Animation Studios as the entertainment giant moves away from producing long-form original content for its streaming platform.

Tiana was first announced as a musical in December 2020 with Anika Noni Rose reprising her role as the title character from the 2009 film The Princess and the Frog. It was to bring the story of Disney's first Black princess to the OTT,