Disney+ Orders Pilot for 'Spaceship Earth' Series Inspired by EPCOT
WHO:
Variety - Jason Fuchs is attached to serve as showrunner and executive producer via his Five Ten Productions.
Variety - Michael Waldon is executive producing under his Anomaly Pictures banner.
Deadline - Disney+, Jason Fuchs, Michael Waldron, 20th Television, Lee Toland Krieger
Variety - Jason Fuchs, Michael Waldron, Lee Toland Krieger
WHAT:
Coming Soon - The project reimagines the park’s iconic geodesic sphere as the launchpad for an original science-fiction adventure.
Deadline - Disney+ has ordered a pilot for a series titled "Spaceship Earth," inspired by the EPCOT attraction.
Variety - The series will feature a storyline where a mission to avert a global cataclysm goes awry.
WHERE:
Deadline - The series is inspired by the EPCOT attraction located at Disney World.
WHEN:
Variety - The pilot order for "Spaceship Earth" was announced.
WHY:
Deadline - The series is inspired by the EPCOT attraction, suggesting a focus on themes of global challenges.
HOW:
Variety - Lee Toland Krieger will executive produce and direct the pilot.
Deadline - Jason Fuchs and Michael Waldron are co-writing the series.
Variety - Lee Toland Krieger will executive produce and direct the pilot.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 12:40 UTC)
A new science-fiction adventure is in the works, reimagining the park's iconic geodesic sphere as its launchpad. Jason Fuchs will serve as showrunner and executive producer through his Five Ten Productions, while Michael Waldon is also on board as an executive producer under his Anomaly Pictures banner. Additionally, Lee Toland Krieger will take on the role of executive producer and director for the pilot episode.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 03:58 UTC)
Disney+ has officially ordered a pilot for a new series titled "Spaceship Earth," which draws inspiration from the EPCOT attraction at Disney World. The storyline will revolve around a mission to prevent a global cataclysm that ultimately goes awry, highlighting themes of global challenges. Jason Fuchs and Michael Waldron are co-writing the series, while Lee Toland Krieger will serve as executive producer and director for the pilot.