Why An Incredibles TV Series (Probably) Won’t Happen

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By Julia Teti

Published Jul 2, 2018

Incredibles 2 director Brad Bird cast doubt on the film ever being adapted to a TV show on Twitter in the most amusing manner possible.

Incredibles 2 director Brad Bird jokingly explains why an Incredibles TV show is unlikely. Pixar's latest has been sailing at the box office since opening in June, earning widespread critical praise as audiences of all ages flock to the theater.

The Incredibles (also directed by Bird) achieved overwhelming acclaim and commercial success back in 2004, and the long-awaited sequel followed suit. It ha already surpassed the global total of the original, and many would love to see the adventures of the Parr family continue. It remains to be seen if there will ever be an Incredibles 3, but some fans are expressing interest in a possible small screen series for the Parr family. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like that will come to pass.

Bird, who also wrote the Incredibles films, was asked by a follower on Twitter if he has ever thought of developing an Incredibles television program. Bird does have experience in that medium (working on The Simpsons for many seasons), but he won't be bringing the Parr family to TV. You can check out his response in the space below:

While Brad Bird's explanation for an Incredibles TV series is focusing more on the timeline, a series adaptation may draw fans. Ultimately, it would put a lot of pressure to maintain the same type of quality with such a large amount of quantity. As Bird said, many shows draw out their seasons to roughly 22 episodes. This isn't to say all shows follow that rule, but there would be a level of expectation for a definite number depending on where the series would go, if it ever was made.

Many fans felt nostalgic about Incredibles 2, which helped make the film a big draw for audiences of all ages. It would be great if the franchise could continue in some capacity, but Bird seems focused on developing new projects, rather than retreading his past. He's already stated he won't make sequels to Ratatouille and The Iron Giant, or return to the Mission: Impossible franchise after helming 2011's Ghost Protocol. It remains to be seen what Bird ultimately does next, but he is still keen on directing and co-writing 1906, which covers the aftermath of the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake. That project has yet to receive a green light, however, though Bird certainly has the industry clout to make it happen if he figures out the story.