- Primary Subject: Ted: The Animated Series
- Key Update: Peacock announced the release date and teaser trailer for the upcoming animated series.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: October 1, 2026
- Quick Answer: Ted: The Animated Series premieres December 17 on Peacock, bringing back Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, and Amanda Seyfried for a new animated sequel.
The highly anticipated Ted: The Animated Series has finally announced its release date and unveiled the first teaser.
After the prequel series' second season was released earlier this year, fans are now looking forward to the animated series, which will follow the events of the live-action movies. Most of the original cast members are reprising their roles, including Mark Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried.
When Is Ted: The Animated Series Coming Out?
Peacock recently announced the release date for Ted: The Animated Series, and fortunately, fans won't have to wait any longer before they can catch the premiere.
The first eight episodes will launch on the streamer on December 17, with additional episodes streaming sometime in 2027.
Not only that, but they have also released the first teaser, giving fans a first glimpse of the animated versions of John Bennett and the titular Ted. It also reminded fans of the animation styles of other Seth MacFarlane shows such as Family Guy and American Dad.
This is an exciting announcement for fans who have been looking forward to the release of the animated series, since they won't need to wait another year to see more of the Ted universe, and it is curious to see what they have in store for the animated series.
However, as for the prequel series, there are still no plans to do a third season, and MacFarlane and his team are more focused on the animated series at the moment.
What to Expect in Ted: The Animated Series
Ted: The Animated Series will pick up twelve years after the conclusion of the last movie. John and his thunder-buddy Ted are neighbors, both with families of their own and dead-end jobs. Follow these two lovable stoners as they enable each other's bad ideas about marriage, parenting, and the challenges of adult life.
The voice cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth, Kyle Mooney, and Liz Richman.
The series is created by MacFarlane, Paul Corrigan, and Brad Walsh, who also executive produced the live-action prequel series. Corrigan and Walsh serve as co-showrunners, with series animation from Rough Draft Studios, Inc.
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