At the beginning of 2022, we were given some amazing news of more Craig of The Creek epicness coming to Cartoon Network and HBO Max as the Emmy-nominated animated series from Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, renewed for a fifth season, a Craig of The Creek origin movie, and a Spin Off with his little sister, Jessica. Here are updates of what was announced and when to look forward to seeing it.
Craig of The Creek follows an adventurous, brave, and intelligent young boy named Craig and his best friends Kelsey and J.P., as they set out their after school afternoons into imaginative adventures all at the neighborhood creek, a kid utopia in their own backyards. Craig’s family is also featured a lot in the series, which is icing on the top. It is always great to see a supportive and fun black family. If you have never watched the series, you must now have time to catch up before the new season drops.
Craig of The Creek Season 5
During the premiere week of Craig of The Creek’s fourth season, it was announced Craig of The Creek will return for a fifth season in early 2023.
Craig of The Creek: The Movie on HBO Max
Along with the announcement of Craig of The Creek Season 5, which comes along with the first movie. Craig of The Creek: The Movie. is an origin story of the Creek’s bravest explorer. The adventurous Craig Williams, we know, is the shy, new kid in town, longing for his old home and life.
According to the press release, “Little does he know, he’ll soon set off on the biggest adventure he could ever dream of. Treasure maps, pirate ships, and a villain who wants to destroy the Creek are just the beginning in this treasure hunting epic!”
Jessica’s Big Little World – Spin off with Jess’s little human perspective for Pre Schoolers
The next line up in the franchise, Jessica’s Big Little World, which will debut in 2023. The show will center around Craig’s favorite courageous little sister, Jessica, as she navigates her way through a world where everything seems much bigger than she is.
Show information from Cartoon Network:
Although she’s the youngest and still needs help with a lot, Jessica is inspired by the grown-ups and bigger kids around her. She is persistent in her quest to conquer monumental kid tasks, like creating a bedtime routine or saying hi to a new classmate. With the help of her friends, imaginary and real, Jessica sets off to take on the world, even if she still does suck her thumb…sometimes.
Jessica’s Big Little World aims to mirror important moments and milestones in children’s lives to help them recognize and appreciate that difficult experiences and feelings are universal. The preschool series will weave themes of communication, imaginative play, perseverance, and embracing age-appropriate strategies for overcoming obstacles throughout.
“Seeing how viewers automatically fell in love with Jessica, the littlest member of the Williams family, and her big belief that she can do what everyone else does, developing Jessica’s Big Little World was a natural next step in the Craig universe,” said Matt Burnett and Ben Levin, Executive Producers and Co-Creators, Craig of the Creek. “Tiffany has been part of the Craig of the Creekfamily since the beginning and there isn’t a better voice to bring our pint-sized heroine’s journey to preschoolers.”
Added Tiffany Ford, Executive Producer and Co-Creator, Jessica’s Big Little World: “I’m very much looking forward to the stories we’re going to tell on Jessica’s Big Little World. We hope to bring forth relatable adventures that kids and parents can both connect to. I personally feel close to Jessica— she reminds me of people in my family, experiences that I’ve had, and friends that I’ve known. As we continue to develop this very special show, Jessica’s journey to becoming a big kid has also inspired me to find a more kind and compassionate approach to the even smallest moments in life.”
Craig of the Creek is consistently recognized for its authentic storytelling and representation of Black family life. Highlighted also by the diverse talent behind the scenes, the show has been praised for its inclusive story lines, relatable characters, and accurate portrayal and normalization of Black culture. The series has garnered multiple award nominations since its 2018 premiere, and received a Common Sense Seal for diversity in television. The fourth season of Craig of the Creek premiered Monday, Jan. 17 on Cartoon Network, and will be followed by Thursday, Feb. 17 on HBO Max.
Craig of The Creek fans, it looks like our hopes have been answered for more of Craig being made an iconic Cartoon Network character as our 2023 watch list be fulfilled. For more news on Craig of The Creek and other Cartoon Networrk shows keep an eye out on out socials.
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