The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball Review: Hulu’s Dazzling Continuation of Cartoon Network’s Cult Classic

by Varsha July 28, 2025, 2:04 pm 156 Views

The best thing about diving into The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is that you never quite know what kind of delightful mayhem you’ll find next. Cartoon Network’s zaniest new/old series—the Hulu revival of the genre-defying The Amazing World of Gumball—reminds us that in a wild, ever-stranger real world, perhaps nothing soothes quite like the cool balm of animated chaos.

But does this next-gen Gumball, newly arrived on Hulu, still deliver the anarchic magic that made the original a cult favorite? Cartoon Network fans, buckle up: here’s everything you need to know about this mind-melting relaunch—complete with stats, references, and the kind of Easter eggs only true Elmore devotees will spot.

Hulu’s Revival: More Bedlam, More Brilliance

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball marks the official continuation of The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019), which ran for 6 seasons and amassed a global fandom, boasting over 248 episodes and winning accolades including the Children’s BAFTA Award for Best Animation in 2013 and 2015 (Source: BAFTA).

Now, creator Ben Bocquelet is back to helm the next chapter: 40 new Hulu episodes, 20 of which land on July 28, 2025 (Source: TV Guide). Starring Alkaio Thiele, Hero Hunter, Kinza Syed Khan, Teresa Gallagher, and Dan Russell, this dose of Elmore insanity remains true to its Cartoon Network DNA: fast-paced, inventive, and hilariously off-the-wall.

What’s New (and Sublimely Strange)?

The Return of Familiar Faces—and Unpredictable Plots

Gumball Watterson (the blue cat), his best friend/brother Darwin (an orange goldfish), and their hyper-intelligent sister Anais (a pink bunny) continue to anchor the absurdity. The show remains a mixed-media animation marvel, blending cartoons, puppetry, claymation, and even live-action, keeping things deliciously disorienting (Source: Animation Magazine).

Notable Stats:

Episodes in New Season: 40 (20 in the first batch)
Hulu Viewership (Original Gumball’s Launch): The original run drew over 1 million viewers per episode on Cartoon Network (Source: Variety)
IMDb Rating for Original: 8.3/10 with over 35,000 ratings (IMDb)

Embracing Every Flavor of Chaos

Each episode cranks up the weirdness, with storylines ranging from:

Disrupting the Space-Time Continuum: “The Boring” sees Molly the sauropod so dull she warps reality.
Corporate Satire: “The Burger” skewers predatory food corporations—literally, as the villain is a sentient hamburger.
Edgy School Life: “The Teacher” lampoons budget cuts by making toilet paper a classroom resource: “Try to avoid the letters G and T!”
Surreal Family Drama: Nicole battles a rogue virtual assistant who wants to delete her whole family to spare her from chores.

Don’t be fooled: while kids will love the relentless silliness, grown-ups will catch sly social jabs, meta-jokes, and nods to everything from Get Out to billionaire culture.

Animation, Satire, Heart—and Butts

What keeps The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball fresh is its visual and comedic insanity. At Elmore Junior High, the student body includes flowers, ice cream cones, and tube-sock-wearing clouds. Animators aren’t scared to morph cute animals into existentially horrified messes, especially when texting mishaps or school assemblies about butts arise.

This anything-goes approach makes each episode a rapid-fire gag machine, but also a surprisingly heartfelt reflection of how kids—and adults—process the increasingly nonsensical world around them (Animation World Network).

FAQ: The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball

Is The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball a reboot or a sequel?

It’s a direct sequel to Cartoon Network’s The Amazing World of Gumball, picking up where the 2019 finale left off, with the same creative team at the helm.

Can new viewers jump into The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball without seeing the original?

Absolutely. The show’s format is episodic, with enough context and zaniness for anyone to jump right in—even if the in-jokes will delight longtime Cartoon Network fans most.

What sets the new Hulu series apart from the original Gumball?

While the core cast and tone remain, Hulu’s version tackles more current social satire and takes even wilder risks with animation and storytelling. Fans have praised its sharper parody and mixed-media experimentation.

How many episodes are in the new season of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball?

40 have been ordered, with the first 20 debuting July 28, 2025 on Hulu.

Who are the main voice actors in The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball?

Lead roles are voiced by Alkaio Thiele (Gumball), Hero Hunter (Darwin), Kinza Syed Khan (Anais), Teresa Gallagher (Nicole), and Dan Russell (Richard).

Will The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball be available outside the US?

Hulu is the primary platform in the US, but international deals are pending. The show’s global fanbase suggests wider releases may follow.

Conclusion: A Cartoon Network Classic, Evolved

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is everything a Cartoon Network fan could hope for from a revival—wildly inventive, visually bonkers, and willing to find humor and wisdom in the madness of the everyday. Whether you love subversive satire or just absurd butt jokes, this Hulu sequel feels both timely and timeless, offering an animated escape that’s both fun and a little bit cathartic.

In the end, as our world grows more unpredictable, we can always count on Gumball and friends to remind us that a bit of bedlam is sometimes exactly what we need.
Will you be joining Elmore’s gang for another round of surreal adventures?