However, one upcoming project fans were especially excited about was Tiana, a Disney+ series that would act as a sequel to the beloved 2009 film. At the time, the series was announced alongside a Moana TV show, Zootopia Plus, and Baymax, which would all be sequels to their respective hit movies.

Though the series has been shelved, PEOPLE confirmed that the studio is working on a separate short-form special inspired by the original movie Anika Noni Rose is breaking her silence after Disney canceled Tiana.

The cancellation of Tiana is reported to be part of Disney+'s move away from long-form episodic content. Moana 2 was retooled from a Disney+ series into a ( hugely successful) movie, while The Mandalorian is getting a film rather than a season 4.

Anika Noni Rose is “deeply disappointed” that ‘The Princess and the Frog’ won’t be made into a television show. The announcement has sparked widespread reaction from fans, with thousands expressing their disappointment across social media platforms.

Anika Noni Rose is “deeply disappointed” after Disney scrapped its planned “Princess and the Frog” television series for Disney+ after years in development. The series, titled “Tiana,” was first announced in 2020.

Anika Noni Rose explained why she is 'deeply disappointed' in Disney after the studio scrapped 'The Princess and the Frog' Disney+ series.

Tiana's original voice actress has some strong words on Disney deciding to cancel an animated series based on the cult 2009 film!

Florida A&M University alumna Anika Noni Rose has broken her silence following the cancellation of Tiana, the animated musical series offshoot of the popular Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. Rose is the voice behind the iconic Princess Tiana.