Family Guy Spinoff Starring Stewie Griffin Greenlit for 2027

The animated series will premiere on Fox and stream on Hulu and Disney+.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:24pm

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After 27 years, the iconic Family Guy character Stewie Griffin is finally getting his own spinoff series. Fox has ordered a two-season run of the new animated show Stewie, with series creator Seth MacFarlane returning to voice the character. The spinoff, created by MacFarlane and longtime Family Guy writer-producer Kirker Butler, is targeting a premiere during the 2027-28 television season.

Why it matters

The Stewie spinoff represents a major expansion of the Family Guy franchise, which has remained a staple of Fox's animated lineup since its debut in 1999. The show's enduring popularity and Stewie's status as a fan-favorite character make this a highly anticipated project that could draw in both longtime viewers and new audiences.

The details

According to Deadline, the Stewie spinoff will stream next-day on Hulu and Disney+ in addition to airing on Fox. MacFarlane and Butler will serve as executive producers, with Butler also taking on showrunner duties. The announcement comes 13 years after Fox canceled the Family Guy spinoff The Cleveland Show.

  • The Stewie spinoff is targeting a premiere during the 2027-28 television season.

The players

Seth MacFarlane

The creator of Family Guy, who will return to voice the character of Stewie Griffin in the spinoff series.

Kirker Butler

A longtime writer and producer on Family Guy, who will serve as showrunner and executive producer on the Stewie spinoff.

Fox

The network that has aired Family Guy since its debut in 1999 and is now ordering a two-season run of the Stewie spinoff.

Hulu

The streaming service that will host next-day streaming of the Stewie spinoff episodes.

Disney+

The streaming service that will also host next-day streaming of the Stewie spinoff episodes.

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What they’re saying

“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,”

— Seth MacFarlane (Deadline)

What’s next

The Stewie spinoff is expected to premiere on Fox during the 2027-28 television season, with next-day streaming on Hulu and Disney+.

The takeaway

The Stewie spinoff represents a major milestone for the enduring Family Guy franchise, allowing one of its most iconic characters to finally take center stage. The project's high-profile creative team and multi-platform distribution strategy suggest Fox and the producers are betting big on the show's potential to attract both longtime fans and new viewers.