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The Powerpuff Girls Live-Action Series Trailer Leaks, Showing What the Canceled Show Would Have Been

by Hunter Mar 16,2025

In 2023, The CW's live-action Powerpuff Girls series faced cancellation after production troubles. A leaked teaser, since removed by Warner Bros. Entertainment from the "Lost Media Busters" YouTube channel, offers a glimpse into the show's now-defunct vision. The three-and-a-half-minute trailer depicts the grown-up Powerpuff Girls—Blossom (Chloe Bennet), Bubbles (Dove Cameron), and Buttercup (Yana Perrault)—navigating adulthood. Blossom is stressed and burnt out, Bubbles struggles with alcohol, and Buttercup embraces rebellion and challenges gender norms.

Official images of the three Powerpuff Girls from CW's live-action effort: Dove Cameron, Chloe Bennet, and Yana Perrault.

The trailer shows the sisters accidentally killing Mojo, leading to their escape from Townsville. Years later, they return home to their father, Professor Utonium (Donald Faison), only to encounter Mojo's adult son, Jojo, who's become the brainwashed city's mayor and seeks revenge. The tone is notably edgy, featuring darkly humorous lines like Bubbles' juggalo joke and Buttercup's comment about Jojo's feelings for Blossom.

The CW confirmed the footage's authenticity to Variety, clarifying that this particular trailer was never intended for public release. Initially announced in 2020, the series' cancellation in 2023 followed setbacks including a poorly received pilot and Bennet's departure. CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz explained the pilot's failure, stating it was "a miss" tonally, feeling "too campy" and lacking the desired grounded realism. He emphasized the network's belief in the cast and creative team, highlighting the decision to rework the concept rather than proceed with the initial pilot.

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