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 struggles with burnout, Bubbles grapples with alcohol, and Buttercup rebels against societal norms.

The CW confirmed the footage's authenticity to Variety, clarifying it was an unofficial, unreleased trailer. 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 attributed the cancellation to the pilot's tonal inconsistencies, describing it as "too campy" and lacking a grounded feel. He indicated a desire to revisit the project with adjustments.