All Mr Bean lovers, huddle up. We have the best news for you! ‘Mr Bean: The Animated Series’ is set to make a comeback with a fourth season in 2025! The widely popular and loved animated series is being given a go-ahead for a new season by Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Kids & Family in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and ITVX.
Mr Bean: The Animated Series has become a beloved extension of the iconic Mr Bean character, originally portrayed by Rowan Atkinson. This animated adaptation captures the timeless humour and endearing clumsiness of the original live-action series, enchanting audiences of all ages. Mr Bean, accompanied by his teddy bear and quirky green Mini, embarks on hilarious misadventures. Even though he only expresses himself in the form of garbled sounds, he is one of the most lovable characters.
They wish to air the completed season in 2025 when the show completes 35 years of its first live-action episode. “The animation follows the antics of Mr Bean and of course Teddy, as they embark on a series of adventures, making plenty of mischief along the way” said Banijay in their blog. Voiced by Executive Producer Rowan Atkinson, season 4 will comprise 52 episodes of 11 minutes each, bringing the total number of episodes across all series to 182 x 11 minutes.
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Where To Watch
Season 4 of the animated series will have about 11 episodes and will air on Cartoonito and HBO Max across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on Warner Bros. Discovery’s kids channels. It will also stream on channels across Southeast Asia and South Asia.
The People Behind It
Produced by Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, Managing Director Tom Beattie is also an executive producer. Directed by Dave Osborne, and produced by Arnold Widdowson, the head writers of the series are Ciaran Murtagh and Andrew Barnett Jones.
Excited for the new season, Rowan Atkinson says, “I have always enjoyed this iteration of the Mr Bean character and the particular freedoms he has in animated form. We can take him into space or down a tin mine, without me personally having to suffer the consequences. The animation process creatively is always fascinating and I’m looking forward to getting stuck into the new series very much.”
Tom Beattie added, “It’s a real pleasure to have the opportunity to go back to such a special series. Mr Bean is an iconic comedy legend and it’s an honour to work with Rowan to create this physically funny series.”
Cathy Payne, CEO Banijay Rights, expressed how Mr Bean is one of the most loved characters in television comedy history. “Mr Bean’s amusing escapades are cherished by children and families across the world. So we’re thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with Warner Bros Discovery and ITV on this wonderful animated series which captures Bean’s world so brilliantly,” he said.
Zia Sands, Lead Content Acquisitions, Partnerships & Co-productions, KIDS, EMEA, Warner Bros Discovery said, “We’re thrilled to continue our long standing partnership with Mr Bean, making Cartoonito its home across EMEA alongside our kids channels and streaming services in South and South-East Asia. Mr Bean’s comedy antics continue to resonate universally, and we are excited to bring our audiences more of what they love.”
Darren Nartey, Senior Acquisitions Manager for Film and Kids at ITVX, is looking forward to welcoming back a British icon to ITVX Kids in 2025. “…can’t wait to share more of Mr Bean’s unique sense of humour with the young and the young-at-heart,” he mentioned.
The Impact Of The Show
The original live-action series first hit screens in 1990. The love garnered by the show turned Mr Bean into a British icon. It has since been broadcast in 195 territories, with the series in continual distribution for over 30 years. Co-created by Rowan Atkinson and Richard Curtis, the eponymous hero was played by Rowan Atkinson, who now voices the globally successful animated series, which launched in 2002.
The ‘Mr Bean’ brand also attracts significant digital audiences. With over 140 million followers on Meta, it emerged as the biggest TV brand on the platform. The show garnered over 72 million subscribers and 19 billion lifetime views across official YouTube channels. It rules social media as well, with 10 million followers on Instagram, and 14.2 million likes on TikTok.
‘Mr Bean – the animated series’ preserves the charm of the classic character while introducing new generations to the delightful world of Mr Bean. Its universal appeal lies in the simplicity and slapstick comedy that resonates with viewers globally, making it a cherished and enduring animated series.
