The Amazing World of Gumball Makes Epic Return with Season 7 in 2025
17 January 2025

The Amazing World of Gumball Makes Epic Return with Season 7 in 2025

The Amazing World of Gumball fans can finally celebrate as Warner Bros. Discovery has officially announced the release window for the series' highly anticipated seventh season. After a five-year hiatus, the groundbreaking animated show is set to return to screens in 2025, bringing back the quirky adventures of the Watterson family.

Sean Henry, Vice President of International Content Partnerships and Content Strategy at Warner Bros. Discovery, revealed in a recent interview with C21Media that new episodes will premiere in the latter part of 2025. This announcement provides clarity to fans who had been speculating about potential release dates ranging from 2025 to 2026.

Legacy and Impact

The Amazing World of Gumball's original run from 2011 to 2019 on Cartoon Network produced an impressive 240 episodes, each showcasing the series' unique blend of animation styles and storytelling techniques. The show garnered widespread acclaim for its ability to appeal to both children and adults through its multilayered humor, compelling narratives, and innovative approach to animation.


Throughout its six seasons, the series masterfully tackled themes including family bonds, friendship, and modern life while maintaining its signature comedic style. The show's success stems from its ability to seamlessly combine different animation techniques with sharp wit and memorable character development.

What to Expect in Season 7

The seventh season will kick off with an episode titled "The Burger," which was previewed at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. This opening episode will follow Gumball and Darwin's amusing attempts at healthy eating, promising to maintain the series' characteristic humor and charm.

Key storylines for the new season include:

The continuation of Rob's character arc, following the dramatic developments from Season 6

Further exploration of the mysterious Void concept, which has been a crucial element of the show's mythology

New adventures featuring the beloved Watterson family

The Movie Project: Status Update

Alongside the seventh season announcement, fans have been eagerly awaiting news about The Amazing World of Gumball movie. Addressing concerns about the project's status, series creator Ben Bocquelet has confirmed that the film remains in active development.

"The movie isn't dead," Bocquelet stated, explaining that the team is currently working on the screenplay. He added that the development process has provided an opportunity to approach the story from fresh perspectives, though this has presented both advantages and challenges. While no release date has been announced for the film, this update offers reassurance to fans about the project's future.


Strategic Importance

The return of The Amazing World of Gumball represents a significant component of Warner Bros. Discovery's animation strategy. The series joins other iconic properties like Adventure Time and Regular Show in the company's content portfolio, particularly as Cartoon Network and Max undergo restructuring.

Henry emphasized that the new season will play a crucial role in meeting the growing demand for high-quality children's animation content while maintaining the cross-generational appeal that made the original series so successful.