There is reportedly a “Mighty Ducks” return in the works, and that’s a reason to party.
The Hollywood Reporter reported the following:
The Mighty Ducks franchise may be coming to the small screen. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that ABC Signature Studios is in early development for a series based on the 1990s dramedy about a youth hockey team. A network is not yet attached.
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Sources stress that the Mighty Ducks TV show is in its early stages and will not be taken out anytime soon. As for a potential home, insiders note that ABC Signature could take the project out to other broadcast or cable networks in addition to shopping it to streaming platforms.
Let’s go! You have no idea how happy this news makes me. Those three “Mighty Ducks” films are pure cinematic greatness. A drunk, flamed-out hockey player gets to teach young kids to play hockey. It’s an American tale as old as time.
I played hockey growing up. I wasn’t particularly great, but I did learn a lot from this film and the sport. The most important thing I learned was that the “Flying V” is the worst hockey move ever invented. Defenses blow that play up like one of Saddam’s palaces circa-2003.
I still love the movies though. They’re so poorly-written that it’s awesome in the best way possible. I’m sure the television show will be the exact same.