New Bob's Burgers Holiday Short
Bob's Burgers Unveils New Holiday Short 'On the Fort Day of Christmas' on Hulu and Disney+
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A first-look image from the special shows the full Belcher family on the couch, with Louise's half-unwrapped gift labeled 'The Fort'.
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The release strategy mirrors a broader trend among Fox Animation Domination peers, with The Simpsons and Family Guy releasing exclusive shorts on Disney+, a tactic to keep legacy properties relevant between seasons.
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The short will stream on Hulu in the United States and Disney+ internationally, following the standard distribution arrangement for the series' holiday content.
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The production team behind the short includes a broad slate of executive producers beyond Loren Bouchard, such as Nora Smith, Dan Fybel, Rich Rinaldi, Greg Thompson, Jon Schroeder, Steven Davis, Scott Jacobson, Holly Schlesinger, Wendy Molyneux, and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin.
Bob's Burgers is getting a holiday short this Christmas season. Creator Loren Bouchard announced the special, titled "On the Fort Day of Christmas," at San Diego Comic-Con. It will stream on Hulu in the US and Disney+ internationally, according to Comics Beat.
The short follows the Belcher kids during a record-breaking Christmas snowstorm. The storm inspires them to build a massive snow fort. A first-look image shown at the panel reveals the full Belcher family on a couch, with Louise's half-unwrapped gift labeled "The Fort," Blaze Trends reported.
Snow Forts and Holiday Fun for the Belchers
The special centers on a huge snowstorm hitting the Belcher family. The kids decide to build a record-breaking snow fort. No firm release date beyond "this holiday season" has been confirmed yet, according to Seat42F.
The production team is large. Executive producers include Loren Bouchard, Nora Smith, Dan Fybel, Rich Rinaldi, Greg Thompson, Jon Schroeder, Steven Davis, Scott Jacobson, Holly Schlesinger, Wendy Molyneux, and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin, Bleeding Cool reported.
Comic-Con Panel Brings Cast and Creators Together
The announcement came during the Bob's Burgers panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Bouchard was joined by the show's voice cast and supervising director. Attendees got an exclusive first-look preview of the short, according to Comics Beat.
Bob's Burgers has won Emmy Awards for its animated comedy. The show is heading into Season 17, set to air on FOX in 2027. US fans can also stream the series on Hulu, with Disney+ carrying it for bundle subscribers, Blaze Trends noted.
Fox Animated Shows Push Exclusive Streaming Shorts
Bob's Burgers is not alone in this strategy. The Simpsons and Family Guy have also released exclusive shorts on Disney+ platforms. The move keeps longtime animated shows fresh for fans between regular seasons, Head Topics reported.
20th TV Animation, the studio behind Bob's Burgers, is driving this push onto Disney's streaming services. It mirrors a wider trend in the TV industry. Studios are using short-form content to keep audiences engaged without waiting for a full new season.
Hulu and Disney+ Split the Holiday Streaming Rights
The short will follow the same distribution setup the show already uses. Hulu carries Bob's Burgers for US viewers. Disney+ handles international streaming. This split mirrors how the show's regular episodes are distributed, according to Seat42F.
For fans outside the US, Disney+ will be the place to watch the holiday special. Bundle subscribers in the US who have both Hulu and Disney+ will have access through either platform. No details on episode length were confirmed at the panel, Bleeding Cool reported.
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