# Eco-Friendly Fighter Films Cartoon Network Announces Live-Action 'Captain Planet' Film By Marie | Published 2011-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/captain-planet-film References: [latimesblogs.latimes](http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/07/cartoon-network-captain-planet-movie.html) The collection of [superhero cartoons-turned-action films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spidernoir) is about to get bigger, with the announcement of a 'Captain Planet' film set to be developed by [Cartoon Network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world). The animated 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers' series, which ran from 1990-1992, focused on natural disasters and environmental threats. With the recent slew of disastrous events around the world, now seems like the perfect time for an [eco-conscious hero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwalee). The Captain will return in live-action form, produced by Don Murphy and Susan Montford of Transfomers fame. It will surely be a sleek, edgier and entirely entertaining tribute to the original. There's no word yet on who will play the green-haired hero in the Captain Planet film, or on the casting of the Planeteers. No matter what, I'm sure this is one franchise that is about to make a huge comeback. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Live-action Superhero Films:** The success of 'Captain Planet' could inspire more live-action adaptations of environmental and socially conscious superhero cartoons-turned-films. - **Eco-conscious Cinema:** The announcement of 'Captain Planet' could lead to a trend of films that focus on environmental awareness and social responsibility. - **Nostalgia-driven Franchises:** The production of a 'Captain Planet' live-action film suggests a growing market for reboots of classic superhero cartoons for new generations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film Production:** Film production companies could take advantage of the trend towards environmentally conscious superhero films to develop new projects. - **Environmental Activism:** Environmental groups could leverage the popularity of 'Captain Planet' to promote their causes and reach a wider audience. - **Media and Entertainment:** The success of 'Captain Planet' in its new form could lead to a resurgence of interest in environmentally conscious media, from books to TV shows to films. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Live-Action Animated Adaptations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gargoyles.md) - [Sustainable Movie-Inspired Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mananalu-1.md) - [Virtual Fantasy-Themed Oceans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-the-way-of-water.md) - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md) - [Upcoming Nostalgic Animated Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plankton-the-movie.md) - [Cartoon Superhero Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crimson-hawk-ranger.md) - [Environmental Film Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-films.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Apparel Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spongebob-squarepants-capsule.md) - [Animated Series-Themed RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avatar-generations.md)