Caillou is coming back. WildBrain Ltd. and NBCUniversal have partnered up to announce an all-new Caillou series in the works for the streaming platform Peacock. The deal includes a CG-animated reboot of the animated series with 52 new 11-minute episodes. Peacock will also exclusively stream five 44-minute Caillou family specials that are also in the works.
"We're delighted to join with Peacock to expand the Caillou universe," WildBrain President Josh Scherba said in a statement. "This is yet another example of how we're reinvigorating treasured brands from our evergreen library. For over 25 years, preschoolers have connected with Caillou because they can see themselves in these highly relatable stories. Caillou is a kid just like them, facing everyday problems and learning about the world around him. With a new look and stories where Caillou explores the world through wonderful flights of imagination, Caillou is better than ever. We're confident that today's kids—and their families—are going to love it."
Kristofer Updike, Vice President, Kids Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, added: "We are overjoyed to work with the team at WildBrain for a new CG-animated version of the beloved Caillou series that won over the hearts of young audiences from around the world. Peacock is committed to enriching the minds of a new generation to promote emotional expression, creative thinking and dreaming big. We can't wait for parents and their kids to see these pivotal themes come to life in Caillou and in all of Peacock's kids' offerings."
The Caillou Reboot Continues the Adventures of the Titular Four-Year-Old
The five new specials include stories about Caillou and Christmas, Halloween, Celebration of Family, Summer Vacation, and Bullying. Delving into deeper subject matter will give viewers a "better understanding of Caillou's struggles and victories," according to WildBrain. But even with a topic like bullying getting addressed in the show, parents can be assured that every story will always be wrapped up with a happy ending. As for the reboot series, you can read a provided synopsis below.
Caillou explores the daily life of an imaginative and curious four-year-old boy, who—like most preschoolers—is learning and growing a little more each day and doesn't usually get things right on the first try, despite his best efforts. Through the support and encouragement of his parents, friends and neighbors—as well as through marvelous adventures in his very active imagination—Caillou reaches new understandings and discoveries as he learns to never give up and keep pursuing his goals until he succeeds.
No release date has been announced for the new Caillou series and its five attached specials, but they'll all be coming to the streaming service Peacock.