Chuck E. and Friends! is an upcoming animated series produced by HappyNest Entertainment with animation production services by Brisbane-based Pixel Zoo Animation Studios. It is based on Chuck E. Cheese and Munch's Make Believe Band. A Christmas special is slated to be released in November 2025, serving as a backdoor pilot for a full series and films.
History[]
This series was first announced in 2020 by David McKillips, the CEO of CEC Entertainment, who expressed interest in the idea of expanding Chuck E. Cheese beyond its restaurants.[1]
The show's pitch bible was leaked on October 26th, 2024.
On June 17th, 2025, more details about the Christmas special would be revealed, including the voice cast, with Nathan Kress replacing Jaret Reddick as the role for Chuck E. Cheese in the special.[2]
According to the pitch bible, there are planned international dubs of the Christmas special in Arabic, French, and Spanish, potentially paving the way for full series international dubs.
Plot[]
Chuck E. and the gang going on various hijinks in a world where anthropomorphic animals and humans live alongside each other. He and his friends live in an apartment loft above an Italian restaurant owned by Pasqually, in a former fire station.
Episodes[]
These are not confirmed to be actually episodes, only ideas of what episodes could be. These are taken from the show's pitch bible.[3]
- The Chuck E. Cheese Christmas Surprise Party (pilot)
- Munch for President
- Hello Bunny
- Playing Chicken
- Furever Home
- Happy Yester Day! (special)
- Munch-O-Ween (special)
- Cheese-Your-Own Birthday (special)
Cast[]
- Nathan Kress as Chuck E. Cheese
- TBD as Helen Henny
- TBD as Jasper Jowls
- TBD as Mr. Munch
- TBD as Bella Brinca
- TBD as Pasqually
Other confirmed voice actors/actresses with currently unknown roles include Grey DeLisle, Nolan North, Kari Wahlgren, and Fred Tatasciore.[2]
Credits[]
- Jon Coltan Barry - executive producer/writer/songwriter
- Zac Moncrief - executive producer/co-director/writer/songwriter
- Sadaf Cohen Muncy - executive producer
- Paul Gillett - director
- Steve Trenbirth - director
- Bobby Pontillas - character design
- Jeff Barry - composer/songwriter
- Ben Bromfield - composer/songwriter
- Patrick O'Connor - background designer/art director
Trivia[]
Differences[]
- Pasqually is no longer a main member of the band, rather acting as a father figure and friend to the gang.
- Pasqually runs his family's restaurant rather than working at a Chuck E. Cheese, which does not exist in this universe.
- Bella Bunny's last name is changed to Brinca.
- Bella also plays the drums, replacing Pasqually.
- Chuck E. is revealed to have adoptive parents in this show, going against his previously established backstory of which he was an orphan who never knew his birthday.
Gallery[]
Pitch Bible[]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/chuck-e-cheese-plots-animated-tv-show-movie-starring-mascot-2020-9
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/chuck-e-cheese-animated-christmas-special-nathan-kress-1236433296/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/chuckecheese/comments/1gd2xeq/cec_animated_show_confirmed/#lightbox
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| Films |
 Chuck E. Cheese Galaxy 5000  Untitled Film |
| TV Shows |
 Chuck E. and Friends! Untitled Gameshow |
| Specials |
 Christmas That Almost Wasn't  Bella's Garden Party  Summer Road Trip Halloween Hijinks |
| Compilations |
 Video Hits #1  Best of Boo-Tacular |