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

In 2023, The CW's live-action Powerpuff Girls series faced cancellation after production troubles. A leaked teaser video, since removed by Warner Bros. Entertainment from the "Lost Media Busters" YouTube channel, offers a glimpse into the show's potential. The three-and-a-half-minute trailer depicts the now-adult Powerpuff Girls—Blossom (Chloe Bennet), Bubbles (Dove Cameron), and Buttercup (Yana Perrault)—navigating adulthood's challenges. Blossom is stressed and burnt out, Bubbles turns to 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, fleeing Townsville, and returning years later to their father, Professor Utonium (Donald Faison). They encounter Mojo's adult son, Jojo, the brainwashed mayor of Townsville, seeking revenge. The tone is described as "edgy," featuring humor like Bubbles' juggalo joke and Buttercup's comment about Jojo's feelings for Blossom.

The CW confirmed to Variety the footage's authenticity, clarifying it was an unofficial, unreleased trailer.

Initially announced in 2020, the series' cancellation in 2023 followed setbacks, including a rejected pilot and Chloe Bennet's departure. CW chairman and CEO Mark Pedowitz explained the pilot's failure, stating it felt "too campy" and lacked a grounded feel. He indicated a desire to revise the show's tone and approach.