In 2025, “Mr. Bean: The Animated Series” is slated to make a comeback with its fourth season. This next installment of the beloved animated series is a joint effort between Banijay’s Tiger Aspect Kids & Family, Warner Bros. Discovery, and ITVX. The upcoming season will feature around 11 episodes, set to be broadcast on Cartoonito and HBO Max across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on Warner Bros. Discovery’s kids channels. Additionally, it will be available on streaming channels in Southeast Asia and South Asia.
The return of the series in 2025 coincides with the 35th anniversary of its original live-action episode. The animated series, which brings to life the adventures and mischievous escapades of Mr. Bean and his companion Teddy, continues to captivate audiences.
Rowan Atkinson, who co-created Mr. Bean with Richard Curtis and has lent his voice to the animated character since its launch in 2002, expressed his enthusiasm for the unique creative possibilities of animation. The original live-action series first aired in 1990 and has been a significant presence in 195 territories, maintaining continuous distribution for over three decades.
Reflecting on his role, Atkinson shared his excitement for the animated version of Mr. Bean, which allows for limitless imaginative scenarios, like taking the character into space or a tin mine, without physically enduring the adventures. He looks forward to delving into the creative process for the new series.