For people of a certain age, Nickelodeon’s classic animated series Rugrats will forever be a part of their childhood. The adventures of babies Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, and Lil entertained millions of kids between the years 1991-2004 and sparked multiple films and a spin-off series (remember All Grown Up?).
Well, if you miss the glory days of Nickelodeon and want to catch up with the Rugrats, you are in luck.
Nickelodeon and Paramount has announced that Rugrats is getting a revival that will include 26 episodes and a new live-action feature film featuring CGI characters, with a tentative 2020 release date.
“Rugrats is hands-down one of the most celebrated cartoons in TV history, and we are thrilled for a whole new audience to meet these iconic characters in brand-new adventures. What was true in 1991 when the original show premiered is still true today: kids are fascinated with the world of babies. We can’t wait for today’s kids to meet Tommy, Chuckie and pals,” Sarah Levy, the interim president of Nickelodeon, said in a statement.
Brian Robbins, President of Paramount Players, the group that will be handling the TV series and live action film, also felt positively about the decision.
“Now feels like the ideal time to reintroduce this iconic cast of characters to a whole new generation of young fans. Kids who grew up with Tommy Pickles and the Rugrats crew will now be able to share that experience with their own children,” he added.
And while Nickelodeon may be aiming to reach new audiences with this revival, fans of the original are making their feelings known. Even though there were a few individuals who appeared to support this plan, many are against the revival.
I’m surprised that no one has brought this up, but if the Rugrats reboot features the original babies as adults now with their own babies, it could be the perfect way to continue the series.
If the reboot sticks to the original formula, then things WILL get stale fast.— NICKtendo (@itsnicktendo) July 17, 2018
MY TWO CENTS: In general, I don’t like reboots/revivals. And that’s no different here. Just wait for the new art style and everyone’s “OMG this isn’t MY #Rugrats!! They’re (insert dramatic verb here) my childhood!!!”
— Nickandmore! (@nickandmore) July 16, 2018
Just saw there’s a Rugrats reboot. I’m over this reboot age. I know there are hungry people out there with quality material that are being passed over. It can’t be that there are no new good ideas that make it to these people’s desks…
— Ryan K. Smith (@MeWeFree) July 17, 2018
Surprisingly, I’m not that mad that Rugrats is getting a reboot or a live action film. Probably because I barely had any nostalgia memories towards it.
— Crimson Mayhem [6 Days] (@mayhem_crimson) July 17, 2018
I ain’t even gonna say a thing about the #Rugrats reboot. It is not aimed at me and that’s fine. Plenty of things I enjoy already to consume instead. I am going to be a mature adult and simply focus on the multitude of things I am looking forward to!
*screams into pillow*
— Peyton [Ready For SDCC] Presgrove (@ASliceofComics) July 16, 2018
I don’t know how I feel about the Rugrats getting a reboot. I don’t want a piece of my childhood to be ruined. Can’t they just show re-runs of all the good Nickelodeon classics instead of remaking them? Then put the money into making some new decent shows
— Sam (@NerdyPerspectiv) July 17, 2018
Excited for the Rugrats reboot, just hope they don’t mess up the animation aspect
— TonyTheTiger™ (@datyger927) July 17, 2018
Please if you reboot Rugrats DONT change it! I hate all these new versions of my childhood favorites (Ducktails, Ninja Turtles)! Please dont ruin it! #Rugrats
— Jennifer Reese (@Jenn2NsReese) July 17, 2018
I, for one, don’t think this is a good idea. Those of us who grew up watching Rugrats don’t want to see the iconic elements of the show changed and are bound to be disappointed when that inevitably happens. And today’s kids may not be able to connect with a show about talking babies in the same way the previous generation did.
Maybe we should just stick to watching reruns of classic Rugrats episodes and call it a day.