Jeremy Renner's Forgotten 4-Part Disney+ Series Shows a Different Side of the Marvel Star

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Published Feb 9, 2026, 12:54 PM EST

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For more than a decade, Jeremy Renner has built a reputation as an intensely compelling screen presence, delivering powerful performances in films like The Hurt Locker and The Town before becoming a household name as Hawkeye in The Avengers. Renner’s work is often defined by grit and emotional weight, a reputation that has only deepened on television thanks to his starring role in Mayor of Kingstown, where his portrayal of Mike McLusky anchors one of the bleakest crime dramas currently on the air.

It’s not an obvious leap, then, to imagine Renner appearing as himself in a reality-based series, but Rennervations is anything but typical. The Renner-created four-part miniseries was released quietly on Disney+ in 2023 and reveals a very different side of the actor, spotlighting both his passion for giving back to communities and his off-screen love of construction and renovation. In each episode, Renner teams up with celebrity friends to create practical, mobile solutions designed to make a real difference, and it’s a series more people should know exists.

What Is Disney+'s 'Rennervations' About?

Rennervations feels like a more meaningful reimagining of familiar makeover formats, drawing loose comparisons to HGTV renovation shows or MTV's Pimp My Ride, but with a clear purpose. Across four episodes, Jeremy Renner works alongside his construction team to transform decommissioned government vehicles into mobile facilities designed to serve communities and children in need. Each project is grounded in real-world impact, with every vehicle tailored to the specific mission of the organization it supports.

The builds span the globe, with stops in Chicago, Mexico, Reno, and India. In Chicago, Renner teamed up with Vanessa Hudgens to create a mobile rec center. In India, he worked with his Mission: Impossible co-star Anil Kapoor to build a mobile water filtration center. Other collaborators include Sebastián Yatra and Renner's repeat co-star Anthony Mackie. Rather than functioning as cameos, these appearances reinforce the show's collaborative spirit, with each guest helping deliver the finished vehicle in a way that underscores the communal effort behind the build.

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What's refreshing about Rennervations is that Renner isn't positioned as a savior figure. Instead, the show highlights engineers, designers, and community leaders working together to make meaningful change possible. There's a genuine warmth to Renner's enthusiasm and a clear belief in the power of collaboration, innovation, and service. This makes Rennervations feel less like a celebrity passion project and more like a thoughtful exploration of how practical ideas can have a lasting impact.

'Rennervations' Reveals Jeremy Renner's Commitment to Giving Back

Jeremy Renner smiling and posing at the Mayor of Kingstown Season 4 premiere Q&A.

Renner’s interest and commitment to Rennervations feels deeply personal, and that sincerity comes through clearly on screen. Long before his acting career took off, Jeremy Renner was flipping and fixing up old houses in Hollywood, a background that directly informs the show’s hands-on approach. That practical experience becomes part of the storytelling, positioning Renner not just as a host, but as an active participant in each build. There’s also a vulnerability here that audiences don’t often see from him, as he remains visibly invested in the people and communities behind every project.

The series reflects Renner’s desire to spotlight service over celebrity. Renner states at the beginning of the show that the goal of Rennervatons is to "make actionability and thoughtfulness of others cool." In a world where influencer culture and celebrity endorsements dominate, it's refreshing to see someone with such reach using their platform to inspire kids through genuine service and create tangible good. That philosophy extends beyond the series itself. In the same year the show debuted, Renner launched the RennerVation Foundation alongside his sister, Kym Renner, providing foster and at-risk youth with safe spaces and opportunities to build skills, confidence, and long-term stability.

Any hopes of continuing the series were understandably impacted when Renner’s life took a dramatic turn. On January 1, 2023, just months before Rennervations premiered, he was seriously injured after being struck by a snowcat while saving his nephew. His recovery rightly became the priority. Whether more episodes will come remains uncertain, but for now, these four stand as a testament to a side of Renner that deserves more recognition. In a reality television landscape often driven by scandal and chaos, Rennervations is a reminder that sincerity, service, and purpose still have the power to resonate, and it’s absolutely worth the watch.