The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Season 2 Sets December 22 Debut!

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Fans of the chaotic and boundary-pushing animated series The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball will soon be returning to the bizarre town of Elmore. Hulu has announced that the second season of the series, a follow-up to the popular The Amazing World of Gumball, will premiere on Monday, December 22. The season will be available exclusively on Hulu, as well as on Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.

Produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, the animated comedy continues the adventures of the Watterson family, proving once again that “reality is just a suggestion in their wonderfully weird world.”

What to Expect in Season 2

The new season promises a fresh wave of absurdity, chaos, and hilarious hijinks that blend satire with bizarre situations. According to the synopsis, the Watterson kids—Gumball, Darwin, and Anais—will be navigating increasingly strange events, including:

  • A promposal that involves Penny faking her own death.

  • Outright pandemonium as wild animals invade the suburbs.

  • A witchy student cult attempting a yearbook séance.

The season is also slated to feature the long-awaited return of the franchise’s most significant recurring foe: Rob and The Void, promising a major confrontation for the Watterson family.

A Mix of Media and Meta-Humor

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is renowned for its unique and imaginative visual style. Created and executive produced by Ben Bocquelet, the series is a quarter-hour animated comedy that employs an eclectic mix of media styles, including:

  • 2D and 3D animation

  • CGI

  • Puppetry

  • Photorealism

  • Live-action

This vibrant visual style is paired with the show’s signature sharp meta-humor, offering plenty of laughs for both kids and adults.

The main voice cast returns, featuring Alkaio Thiele as Gumball, Hero Hunter as Darwin, Kinza Syed Khan as Anais, Teresa Gallagher as the mother, Nicole, and Dan Russell as the father, Richard.

Mark your calendars for December 22 to dive back into the wonderfully weird world.