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Peacock Cancels Live-Action Ted; Animated Series Near Release

4/27/2026

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Seth MacFarlane said he could make Ted Season 3 or a direct-to-Peacock movie if Peacock funds it.
Peacock cancelled the live-action Ted series after two seasons because the CGI teddy bear is costly.
MacFarlane confirmed there is no current plan for Season 3, citing narrative and cost hurdles.
An animated Ted series set after the last film is near completion with Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth.

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Seth MacFarlane said he could make Ted Season 3 or a direct-to-Peacock movie if Peacock funds it.
Peacock cancelled the live-action Ted series after two seasons because the CGI teddy bear is costly.
MacFarlane confirmed there is no current plan for Season 3, citing narrative and cost hurdles.
An animated Ted series set after the last film is near completion with Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth.