Ted: The Animated Series Sets December 17 Peacock Premiere and Reveals First Look

Ted and John are heading into animation. Peacock has released the first look at Ted: The Animated Series and set a Thursday, December 17, 2026 premiere. Eight episodes will arrive that day, with additional episodes planned for 2027.

The new comedy is a sequel to the films Ted and Ted 2, picking up 12 years after the second movie. Seth MacFarlane returns as the voice of Ted, while Mark Wahlberg reprises his role as John Bennett. Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth are also back from the films.

What Is Ted: The Animated Series About?

John and Ted now live next door to each other, have families of their own and work dead-end jobs. Growing older has done little to stop the longtime friends from encouraging each other’s worst ideas. The series follows their attempts to navigate marriage, parenting and adulthood while keeping their chaotic friendship intact.

The setting also makes the show distinct from Peacock’s live-action Ted series. That series looks back at John and Ted’s teenage years; the animated comedy moves their story forward after the films.

Watch the Ted: The Animated Series First Look

Peacock’s first-look teaser introduces the animated versions of Ted and John. A full trailer has not been released yet.

Who Is in the Voice Cast?

• Seth MacFarlane as Ted
• Mark Wahlberg as John
• Amanda Seyfried as Sam, John’s wife
• Jessica Barth as Tami-Lynn, Ted’s wife
• Kyle Mooney as Apollo
• Liz Richman as Ruth

MacFarlane created Ted: The Animated Series with Paul Corrigan and Brad Walsh, who serve as co-showrunners. Rough Draft Studios handles the animation. The series is produced by UGT, a division of Universal Studio Group, Fuzzy Door and MRC.

Ted: The Animated Series premieres with eight episodes December 17 on Peacock. Read Peacock’s first-look announcement for more on the series, or watch the live-action Ted series ahead of the animated sequel.