Disney Is About to Lose THE ROCKETEER Rights After 35 Years of Failed Revivals
Disney has spent more than three decades sitting on one of its coolest superhero franchises, and now it looks like The Rocketeer might finally fly out of the studio's hands. After years of failed sequel attempts and abandoned reboots, the rights to the beloved comic book character could soon return to the family of his creator. According to Boardwalk Times, the Rocketeer Trust has filed a notice to reclaim the rights to The Rocketeer from Disney. The trust is represented by Jennifer Bawcum, sister of the late Dave Stevens, who created the character. The move invokes a provision of federal copyright law that allows creators and their heirs to reclaim rights granted under agreements made 35 years earlier. The notice was reportedly served on June 11, 2026, with the termination scheduled to take effect on June 12, 2028. The filing identifies several Disney subsidiaries and six original…
