The thunder buddies are back for more. Nearly nine and a half years following the release ofTed 2, another rendition ofSeth MacFarlane’s foul-mouthed talking teddy bear is on the way, this time with Peacock’s seven-episodeTedprequel series. The upcoming show follows its title character and his human best friend in their earlier days together. Today, Peacock shared the first teaser and a round of new images from the series.Tedis set to debut all episodes at the top of next year on January 11.
TheTedprequel series brings viewers back in time a few decades, introducing a 16-year-old John Bennett (Max Burkholder) as he navigates being a teenagerin the early ’90s. Luckily, John doesn’t have to struggle alone, with his best friend Ted (MacFarlane) by his side through the highs (literal and otherwise) and lows of adolescence. Together, the pair can handle anything, and Ted — despite being a less-than-ideal influence on John — is willing to do what it takes to be a good friend.
The first teaser forTedisa fourth-wall-breakingreturn to the stuffed bear audiences have come to know and love from the original movies, as 1993 Ted pens a letter to 2023 Ted sharing the news about the series. Past Ted is full of optimism for his future self, listing out all the things that definitely haven’t happened in 2023 and poking some fun at being a returning character. The photos themselves offer a little more specific look at what to expect. They showcase MacFarlane back as Ted, with Burkholder filling the shoes previously worn byMark Wahlbergin the movies. Though most plot details are still being held close to the chest, John’s family will be an integral part of theTedseries as well.
Who Created and Stars in the ‘Ted’ Prequel Series?
Along with starring inTed, Seth MacFarlane serves as executive producer, writer, director, and co-showrunner for the series. He previously co-wrote and directed bothTedmovies.Modern FamilyandKing of the HillalumsPaul CorriganandBrad Walshexecutive produce, write, and co-showrunTed. Additional executive producers includeErica Huggins,AlanaKleiman,Jason Clark, andAimee Carlsonof Fuzzy Door Productions. UCP — a division of Universal Studio Group — Fuzzy Door, and MRC produced. The series regular cast includes Burkholder, MacFarlane,Alanna Ubachas John’s mother Susan,Scott Grimesas John’s father Matty, andGiorgia Whighamas John’s cousin Blaire.
Tedpremieres Thursday, August 24, 2025, on Peacock. Watch the teaser below:
