AceShowbiz - The live-action reboot of the 1990s animated superhero series "Captain Planet" remains in limbo, as actor and co-screenwriter Glen Powell reveals that the owners of the property have "other ideas and other plans."

Powell, who has been attached to the project for years, expressed his passion for the character but acknowledged the challenges faced by creative differences. "I feel like we have a very, very strong way into that world and something that I think the world wants to see," he said in an interview with IndieWire.

Despite Powell's enthusiasm and increasing stardom, which includes box office successes like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Twisters", the project's progress is hampered by issues behind the scenes. The situation is complicated by the fact that Powell is also a co-writer, giving him additional creative leverage.

The "Captain Planet and the Planeteers" animated series, which ran from 1990 to 1996, featured a group of teenagers gifted with elemental powers by Gaia, the spirit of Earth. They summoned Captain Planet, an eco-friendly superhero, to combat environmental threats.

Environmental consciousness has become a major societal issue in recent years, making Captain Planet a potentially relevant and timely film. However, the success of nostalgic revivals does not guarantee that a Captain Planet movie would be financially viable.

Powell remains optimistic that the project will eventually come to fruition. "[...] I'll just keep making movies and keep doing what I'm going to do, and eventually, we'll see if that ever comes back around." But for now, fans of the beloved superhero must continue to wait for Captain Planet to soar into theaters.