Ted (franchise)

Ted (stylized as ted) is an American fantasy comedy media franchise created by Seth MacFarlane. The plot centers around the titular teddy bear that magically comes to life, after the child he was gifted to wishes for it on a shooting star. Together, the pair form a friendship that lasts into their adulthood. The films star Seth MacFarlane and Mark Wahlberg as the two best friends, Ted and John Bennett, respectively, while the television series stars MacFarlane (reprising his role) with Max Burkholder as a younger John, alongside an ensemble cast of the wider Bennett family.

The first film was met with generally positive critical reception, and was deemed a box office success based on a smaller production budget. The sequel was met with mixed critical reception, and less income from ticket sales.

The franchise continued with a television series set prior to the events of the films. Its first season was released on the Peacock streaming service in 2024, with a second season in active development. MacFarlane reprised his role as the voice of Ted Clubber-Lang alongside a new ensemble cast, in addition to being credited in various creative roles for the series. Additionally, an animated series based on the films is also in the works alongside the second season of the live action series.