The original Teen Titans (2003) lineup appears to be the one that has most clearly shifted away from the new summer 2026 relaunch, which DC is positioning as a fresh team rather than a continuation of that exact roster. The new series is led by Red Hood and introduces a new generation of heroes instead of bringing back the original animated-era lineup intact.

What changed

  • The relaunch is described as a new lineup , not the original 2003 team.
  • DC’s announced roster centers on Red Hood, Fairplay, Cheshire Cat, Flatline, and two new characters.
  • That means the classic 2003 core—Robin/Nightwing, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg —is not the focus of the official relaunch coverage.

Who seems shifted away

From the reporting available, the clearest answer is:

  1. Nightwing/Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy, and Cyborg are not being used as the main face of the 2026 Teen Titans relaunch.
  1. The new book is being built around Red Hood and younger legacy characters instead.
  1. Existing Titans continuity is also being reshaped elsewhere, with the main Titans book moving toward New Titans and a different roster.

In context

So the shift is less “one person left” and more “the franchise moved on from the original 2003-era identity.” The 2026 relaunch is framed as a reset with a different mission, different members, and a new tone.

TL;DR

The original 2003 Teen Titans lineup has been moved aside for the 2026 relaunch; Red Hood and a new generation of heroes are now the center of the book.