Charlotte's Web (miniseries)

Charlotte's Web
Based on	Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
Screenplay by	Luke Matheny
Directed by	Yurie Rocha
Original language	English
No. of episodes	3
Production
Executive producer	Luke Matheny
Producers	Guru Studio Sesame Workshop
Original release
Network	HBO Max
Release	October 2, 2025 (2025-10-02)

Charlotte's Web is a 2025 animated miniseries based on the 1952 book of the same name. It was released on HBO Max on October 2, 2025. First announced in 2022, the series took several years to release.

Cast

• Jean Smart provides narration
• Amy Adams as Charlotte
• Elijah Wood as Adult Wilbur
• Griffin Robert Faulkner as Wilbur
• Cynthia Erivo as Goose
• Natalie Chan as Fern
• Danny Trejo as Gander
• Randall Park as Templeton
• Chris Diamantopoulos as Homer
• Rosario Dawson as Edith
• Ana Ortiz as Dolores
• Tom Everett Scott as John
• Leith Burke as George
• Keith David as Old Shee
• Patricia Richardson as Widow Fussy
• Dee Bradley Baker voices various animals

Production

On March 8, 2022, it was reported that Sesame Workshop was working on an animated miniseries based on the book Charlotte's Web. ^[1] It was in production for a few months, and was slated to premiere in 2024 on Cartoon Network and HBO Max. ^{[2] [3] [4]} According to Luke Matheny, the series was at one point planned to consist of six episodes, each 22-minutes long, before it was changed to three 45-minute episodes. ^[5] In November 2022, it was reported that the miniseries would not be moving forward. ^[6] However, Canadian animation studio Guru Studio claimed in April 2023 it was still in production. ^[7] It was reported in June 2025 that the series had wrapped production. ^[8]

Release

The entire miniseries was released on HBO Max on October 2, 2025. ^{[9] [10] [11]}

References

1. Milligan, Mercedes (2022-03-08). "WarnerMedia Expands Sesame Workshop Partnership with New Titles and Fresh Takes". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2022-03-22.
2. Bharanidharan, Sadhana. "Guru begins production on Charlotte's Web" . Retrieved 2025-10-31.
3. Milligan, Mercedes (2022-06-30). "Sesame Workshop Taps Guru Studio for 'Charlotte's Web' Miniseries". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
4. DeVore, Britta (2022-03-22). "'Charlotte's Web' Gets HBO Max Retelling with Luke Matheny Attached to Oversee Series". Collider. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
5. Zahed, Ramin (2025-10-01). "How Showrunner Luke Matheny and His Team Spun Their New Animated Take on 'Charlotte's Web' (New Trailer)". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
6. Echebiri, Makuochi (2022-11-04). "'Degrassi' Reboot Among the Latest Cancellations at HBO Max". Collider. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
7. Tuchow, Ryan (April 18, 2023). "Talking Max with the kids biz". Kidscreen . Archived from the original on April 20, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
8. "Guru Studio Celebrates 25 Years With New Content, Pin Collection". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
9. "HBO Max Drops 'Charlotte's Web' 3-Part Special Trailer". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
10. Milligan, Mercedes (2025-09-26). "Watch: New Three-Part 'Charlotte's Web' Animated Special Coming to HBO Max". Animation Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
11. "Webs, Dewclaws and Barn Builds: Behind the Making of 'Charlotte's Web'". Animation World Network. Retrieved 2025-10-31.

External Links

• Charlotte's Web at IMDb