EXCLUSIVE: Fox has given a two-season order to 'Stewie,' a spinoff of global juggernaut 'Family G...
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This content announces Fox's two-season order for 'Stewie,' a new animated comedy spinoff from the long-running 'Family Guy,' focusing on the evil genius toddler Stewie Griffin as he navigates preschool life with adventures involving time and space travel using his gadgets.[1][2] The series, created by Seth MacFarlane and writer Kirker Butler, will premiere in the 2027-28 season on Fox, with next-day streaming on Hulu and international availability on Disney+, and it won't affect Stewie's role in the original show.[1] Key themes include surreal school escapades with new kid characters and a grumpy 75-year-old class turtle, blending 'Family Guy's signature humor with sci-fi elements.[1]
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The post is trending due to Deadline's exclusive reveal of a major expansion to the 'Family Guy' franchise, exciting longtime fans of the global hit that garnered over 3 billion viewing minutes in 2025 alone.[2] The timing aligns with Fox's animation strategy, including renewals for shows like 'The Simpsons' and 'Bob's Burgers,' amplifying interest in their upcoming slate.[2] As one of the few two-season straight-to-order commitments, it generates buzz in a competitive TV landscape ahead of the 2027-28 season.[1]
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- 1Seth MacFarlane will reprise his role voicing Stewie in the spinoff, and fans might see cameos from Brian the dog.[2]
- 2Unlike 'The Cleveland Show' spinoff, Stewie won't be written off 'Family Guy' and will appear in both series.[1]
- 3The show's logline features a 75-year-old class turtle with half-cocked theories who joins Stewie's time-travel adventures.[1]
- 4'Family Guy' portfolio generated over 60 billion minutes of streaming views, underscoring its enduring popularity.[2]
- 5Co-creator Kirker Butler joked in his statement about hoping MacFarlane finally learns his name after two decades of collaboration.[1]
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