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TV series and movies from the 1990s continue to remain relevant today thanks to reboots or sequels. Think of Jurassic Park or Jumanji, which have already spawned several sequels. At the same time, animated series from 30 years ago are viewed somewhat differently and are rebooted much less frequently. Perhaps this trend will change when one of the era’s flagship animated series – Hey Arnold!, which aired from 1996 to 2004, gets a “new lease on life.” According to reports, Paramount is discussing the possibility of reviving this project.
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To be fair, “Hey Arnold!” has already made a comeback. In 2002, a feature-length film of the same name (Hey Arnold!: The Movie) was released, and in 2017, the film “Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie” hit theaters, which many viewed as the logical conclusion to the franchise. But it seems that fans’ interest in Arnold’s world hasn’t waned, as Paramount is in talks to create an animated series. Although there are some concerns about this project.
According to The Direct, “Hey, Arnold!” screenwriter Joe Perdy confirmed that Paramount is discussing a revival of the animated series. When asked if there had been talks about bringing the project back, he replied: “Absolutely. Yes, yes, yes. There is an ever-changing environment of the business and people who are making decisions. It’s the cliché story… But be sure we are [having conversations].” When asked whether Arnold and the other characters would age, he noted: “Good question. We’re asked that a lot. Would they be much older? Probably not. I think a year or two older. They’re so beloved.”
Negotiations are likely still in the early stages, or Joe Perdy was deliberately being vague, as he never gave a clear answer regarding the characters’ ages in the reboot, whether the series will remain set in the 1990s, or what it will look like in general. It seems that Pardi’s mention of the changing environment also refers to the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., which has proven to be a complicated process. It stands to reason that the revival of the animated series may remain on hold until this deal is agreed upon and finalized.
At the same time, Pardi’s comments suggest that the story will pick up several years after viewers last saw Arnold and his friends on screen, and this is causing concern among many fans. They fear that if the reboot takes place after The Jungle Movie, it will ruin what many consider to be the story’s perfect ending.