FOX Bringing Back "Highway to Heaven" - What's On Disney Plus
FOX has announced that it is bringing back the classic drama series, “Highway to Heaven”, for a new generation. This
whatsondisneyplus.comHere’s the latest on Fox’s Highway to Heaven reboot:
- Fox has ordered a new Highway to Heaven adaptation for the 2027-28 season, with Jason Katims (Friday Night Lights, Parenthood) as showrunner and executive producer. The project aims to refresh the classic tale for a contemporary audience while preserving its themes of compassion and second chances.[1][4][9]
- The reboot is being developed by Fox Television Network and Amblin, with Michael Landon’s estate involved in producing, reflecting a continued effort to modernize beloved 1980s properties for new generations.[2][4][1]
- The series will be owned by Fox and distributed worldwide by Fox Entertainment Global, indicating a corporate push to control both production and international rights for this title.[2]
- Multiple outlets corroborate the 2027-28 premiere window and emphasize that the show will follow a probationary angel helping people across America, similar in spirit to the original premise but updated for today’s context.[9][1][2]
What this means for fans
- Expect a faith-tinged, uplifting drama that blends human-interest storytelling with a contemporary lens on moral and ethical issues.
- The production is positioned as a flagship feel-good drama for Fox, aligning with the network’s recent slate of aspirational series.[4][9]
If you’d like, I can pull quotes from the key announcements or compare the reboot’s reported approach with the original 1984-1989 NBC run. I can also summarize the main points from each cited source in a compact side-by-side snapshot.