Family Guy 'Stewie' Spin-Off Announced

One sure-fire sign that a franchise is a success is when it gets given a spin-off. When it gets two spin-offs, you know it's really successful. It's been quite a few years since the first Family Guy spin-off The Cleveland Show ended (back in 2013), but now a second spin-off has been announced. And this time it revolves around perhaps the show's most iconic character, evil baby, Stewie.

The series has been handed a two-season order straight off the bat (a sign of confidence from the network) and is aiming to air on Fox during the 2027-2028 season. The show will stream next day on Hulu and will air internationally on Disney+.

According to the official synopsis, “After getting the boot from his old preschool, Stewie is forced to enrol in a new one that’s not exactly top-of-the-line. It’s attended by a handful of kids he doesn’t know, and a 75 year-old class turtle with a half-cocked theory on just about every subject. Stewie’s miserable, the other kids are miserable, and even the turtle is miserable…until Stewie begins rolling out his trusty array of devices to take them anywhere in space and time, turning every boring day at school into an insane and surreal adventure.”

Seth MacFarlane will reprise the role of Stewie, and most likely provide other voices too. MacFarlane will also executive produce for Fuzzy Door Productions. The series is created by MacFarlane with long-time Family Guy writer Kirker Butler, who will also executive produce with Kara Vallow. Kirker Butler will act as the showrunner.

“I’d like to thank Fox for this incredible opportunity, and I’m excited to start pretending I’m collaborating closely with them on the show,” said MacFarlane.

“I am honoured and humbled that Seth, 20th Television Animation and Fox have trusted me with one of the most iconic animated characters in the history of television" added Butler. "I have known Seth for more than two decades, worked with him on half a dozen projects, and I am hopeful this is the one where he finally learns my name.”

Stewie is produced by 20th Television Animation.

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