Stewie Griffin Gets a Spinoff: What to Know About the Family Guy Series

Fox and Hulu have greenlit a two-season order for Stewie, a spinoff series centered around the iconic, evil genius toddler from Family Guy. The animated comedy, created by Seth MacFarlane and Kirker Butler, will follow Stewie as he navigates preschool and embarks on adventures involving time and space travel.

Premiere Date and Streaming Details

Stewie is slated to premiere on Fox during the 2027-2028 television season. Episodes will be available for streaming the day after their Fox debut on Hulu, and internationally on Disney+ [Source: Deadline].

What to Expect from the Series

The series picks up with Stewie after he’s expelled from his previous preschool, forcing him to enroll in a less-than-stellar new school. The synopsis details a cast of unfamiliar classmates and a 75-year-old class turtle with unconventional theories. Stewie will use his inventions to transform mundane school days into “insane and surreal adventures” involving journeys through space and time. [Source: E! Online]

Creative Team and Voice Cast

Seth MacFarlane, the creator of Family Guy, will reprise his role as the voice of Stewie in the spinoff. He co-created the series with longtime Family Guy writer and producer Kirker Butler. [Source: Screen Rant] MacFarlane expressed his enthusiasm for the project, jokingly thanking Fox for the “incredible opportunity” and anticipating a collaborative relationship. [Source: Deadline] Butler as well shared his excitement, expressing his honor at being entrusted with such an iconic character. [Source: Deadline]

Episode Count and Production

Even as the exact episode count for each season hasn’t been revealed, it’s expected to be slightly less than the 15 episodes per season produced by other 20th Television Animation series on Fox, such as Family Guy and American Dad! [Source: Deadline]

Part of a Larger Animation Deal

The two-season pickup for Stewie aligns with four-season renewals for Fox’s other long-running animated series – Family Guy, American Dad!, The Simpsons, and Bob’s Burgers – extending their runs through 2029. [Source: Deadline] The deal for Stewie is structured as a joint commission between Fox and Hulu, with both sharing the costs. [Source: Deadline]

Previous Stewie-Focused Content

Stewie Griffin previously headlined a straight-to-video film, Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story, released in 2005. Fox also aired the film as a three-part finale for Family Guy season four in 2006. [Source: Deadline]