Alright, Gumball fans—get ready, because it’s actually happening. The Amazing World of Gumball is officially back for Season 7, and it’s coming in hot with a brand-new name: The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball. After being off the air for seven long years, Gumball Watterson and the rest of Elmore’s wonderfully strange residents are jumping back into action. Here’s the lowdown on all the juicy details known so far, dished out with all the excitement this comeback deserves.
A New Chapter for Elmore’s Wackiest Family
The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball picks up right after the original Amazing World of Gumball wrapped in 2019. Gumball, the sassy blue cat, and his goldfish-turned-bro Darwin are still causing mayhem in Elmore, joined by their genius little sis Anais, frazzled mom Nicole, and lovable slacker dad Richard. The season hit Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. on July 28, 2025, with 20 of its 40 episodes ready to binge. For fans worldwide, Cartoon Network and HBO Max will start airing it on October 6, 2025.
The show’s still rocking that crazy mix of 2D drawings, 3D, puppets, and live-action backgrounds, making Elmore look like a cartoon fever dream. From chatty bananas to grumpy vending machines, the visuals are as nutty as the stories.
What’s New in Season 7?
A New Name and Creative Squad
The title switch to The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball isn’t just for show—it signals a glow-up while keeping the heart of the original. Ben Bocquelet, the mastermind behind it all, is back, dishing out his trademark absurdity. Matt Layzell and Erik Fountain are steering the ship as executive producers and directors, with Xav Clarke on music and Joe Sparrow handling the artsy side. The new logo, whipped up by Jack Sachs (think Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared vibes), adds a cool twist. French studio Bobbypills is also in the mix, sprucing up storyboards and character designs for extra pizzazz.
Some changes have folks talking, though—like the new title card font in the premiere episode, “The Burger,” or moving guest animator credits to the end. It’s a fresh coat of paint, but not everyone’s sold on it yet.
New Voices
Big news: some of the voice cast got a shake-up. Alkaio Thiele now voices Gumball, Hero Hunter takes on Darwin, and Kinza Syed Khan plays Anais, stepping in for the original actors. The trailer had fans buzzing about Gumball’s voice sounding off, and Thiele later spilled that he didn’t record those lines, leaving everyone scratching their heads. Other characters, like Principal Brown and Miss Simian, also got new voices, sparking a bit of a divide.
Episodes Packed with Wackiness
The season kicks off with “The Burger,” which got a sneak peek at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2024. It’s a wild ride, with Gumball and Darwin taking on a shady fast-food empire in a hilarious jab at junk food culture. Episodes like “The Entrance” and “The Wrinkle” lean into sketch-style animation, stealing the show with their bold visuals. A leaked clip from “The Entrance” showed off some rough-but-cool animation, while “The Butts” dives into pure silliness, with the school principal freaking out over his, ahem, backside.
The season tackles fun themes, like healthy eating (with a nod to how tough it is when big companies push junk food) and a sweet romance between Clare and Wilson. Plus, it’s set to wrap up that huge Season 6 cliffhanger from “The Inquisition,” where Rob got sucked into The Void. Ben Bocquelet’s been dropping hints that the finale, “The Rewrite,” will tie it all together in a way that’ll make fans work for those answers.
Will There Be a Season 8?
No word yet on a Season 8 (or Season 2 of the revival), but Ben Bocquelet’s apparently jotting down ideas. Whether it happens depends on how many folks tune in on Disney+, Hulu, and the global rollout in October 2025. Animation ain’t cheap—think $110,000 per 11-minute episode—so the show’s gotta pull big numbers. The big finale, “The Rewrite,” might set up more stories, especially with that unresolved Void drama.