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Disney Buys 'Divine Rivals' Novel Rights
Disney acquires rights to Rebecca Ross's fantasy romance novel 'Divine Rivals' after Paramount's rights lapse.
In brief
Disney acquires rights to Rebecca Ross's fantasy romance novel 'Divine Rivals' after Paramount's rights lapse. Disney has acquired the film rights to Rebecca Ross's fantasy romance novel 'Divine Rivals' following Paramount's rights lapse. Originally reported by Deadline.
Disney Acquires Rights
Disney Live Action has acquired the rights to Rebecca Ross's fantasy romance novel 'Divine Rivals' after Paramount's rights lapsed.
Rights Lapse Timeline
Paramount won rights to the novel in June 2025 after a bidding war with Sofia Alvarez, but the project lapsed following Skydance's acquisition of Paramount in August 2025.
New Screenwriter and Producers
A new screenwriter is being tapped for the project, though original producers Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Pouya Shahbazian remain involved, with Rebecca Ross executive producing via Stephen Shafer.
At a glance
Disney has acquired the film rights to Rebecca Ross's fantasy romance novel 'Divine Rivals' following Paramount's rights lapse.
