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The iconic animated series is brought to stages nationwide this fall
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live featuring Jim Lang and the PS118 AllStars with special guest Craig Bartlett will embark on a 20-city U.S. tour this fall, celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of television’s most beloved animated series. Additionally, Day After Day Productions (DADP) is proud to announce its exclusive agency representation of the live show.
Presales start tomorrow (Wed, Aug 19th), ahead of the general sale on Friday, August 21st, at 10 am local time. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and the tour’s official website, where you an also pick up some exclusive merchandise.
Led by original Hey Arnold! composer Jim Lang, the live concert brings the music that helped define the series to the stage, featuring its unforgettable themes, original songs, and signature score. Lang’s distinctive sound—drawing from jazz, hip-hop, blues, R&B, and funk—gave Hey Arnold! its heart, warmth, humor, and soul, creating a musical identity that remains as memorable and influential 30 years later.
Performed live by Lang and the PS118 AllStars, the show combines the series’ beloved music with multimedia visuals, nostalgic moments, and stories from behind the music. The performance will also feature a special guest appearance by series creator Craig Bartlett, giving fans a rare opportunity to experience the world of Hey Arnold! through the artists who helped create it.
Whether audiences grew up watching Hey Arnold! or are discovering its music for the first time, The Music of Hey Arnold! Live offers a chance to hear one of animation’s most distinctive scores performed live by the composer who created it—alongside the creator who brought the series and its unforgettable characters to life.
The extensive trek kicks off on Monday, October 26th at Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown, CA, making stops in major markets including New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, and Nashville, before wrapping up on Wednesday, December 2nd at The Belasco in Los Angeles, CA.
The responsible agents for the tour are Jordan Dempsey, Head of Touring at Day After Day Productions, and Andy Zumberge, and the show is managed by Zach Felber at Overland Arts.
“The music from Hey Arnold! has been hiding in plain sight for 30 years, showing up in bits and pieces in odd corners of the internet,” Lang shares. “All that time I’ve dreamed of pulling it all together, playing the score on stage with a live band. Well, now the PS 118 AllStars are bringing that dream to life! I’m thrilled to give our longtime fans a chance to experience the iconic music from the series played by the musicians from the original score along with Craig Bartlett, the creator of Hey Arnold!, who is joining us on the road to sing some of Dino Spumoni’s greatest hits. Thanks to the dedicated team at DADP we’re hitting 20 cities across the country in the fall. We’re looking forward to sharing the music with packed houses every night!”
The Music of Hey Arnold! Live featuring Jim Lang and the PS118 AllStars with special guest Craig Bartlett Dates:
Oct 26 – Pioneertown, CA @ Pappy and Harriet’s
Oct 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ City Winery Philadelphia
Nov 01 – Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
Nov 02 – Boston, MA @ The Wilbur
Nov 03 – New York, NY @ (Le) Poisson Rouge
Nov 04 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Nov 06 – Nashville, TN @ City Winery Nashville
Nov 07 – Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
Nov 09 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
Nov 10 – Saint Louis, MO @ The Pageant
Nov 12 – New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
Nov 16 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues Houston
Nov 17 – Dallas, TX @ Texas Theatre
Nov 18 – Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Nov 22 – Seattle, WA @ The Neptune
Nov 24 – San Francisco, CA @ The Castro Theatre
Nov 28 – Fresno, CA @ Tower Theatre
Nov 29 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory
Nov 30 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
Dec 02 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
Fans can also purchase an VIP upgrade, which includes added extras:
VIP Experience for The Music of Hey Arnold Live!
Come celebrate thirty years of Hey Arnold with Craig Bartlett, the creator of the show, and Jim Lang, the composer behind its iconic music. This VIP experience gives fans a close up moment with Craig and Jim, with stories about making the show, creating the music, and memories from along the way. You will also have the chance to ask questions and enjoy a relaxed hang with the team behind Hey Arnold.
VIP EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
• Signed exclusive print by Jim Lang and Craig Bartlett
• Exclusive VIP laminate
• VIP tote bag
• 25-minute Q&A with Jim Lang and Craig Bartlett
• Early venue access
• Early access to the merch store
• Vinyl signing session
• Photo / Autograph opportunity with Jim Lang and Craig Bartlett
• Special moment where you may even be able to convince Jim and Craig to play a song or two
Hey Arnold!, the animated series focused on the titular 4th grader who attends P.S. 118 school, ran on Nickelodeon from 1996 to 2004 and spawned two films, 2002’s Hey Arnold!: The Movie and 2017’s made for television feature Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie.
The tour comes as talks about a Hey Arnold! revival are happening, according to remarks made by the show’s producer and writer Joe Purdy at MultiCon 2026 during an early August interview with The Direct. Purdy said talks are “absolutely” happening with decision-makers at Nickelodeon’s owner Paramount.
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This is HUGE. The music of Hey Arnold! is officially going on tour. Jim Lang & the PS 118 All Stars are hitting the road this fall, with Craig Bartlett joining as special guest. The actual music of Hillwood, performed LIVE. 🎷🏈Source: ps118allstars on Instagram pic.twitter.com/nbfpbfBDwq
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Before we get to this week’s reveal, a quick reminder for TMNT fans: pre-orders for TMNT: The Last Ronin – Training Day are due next Monday, June 8. If you’ve been following the next chapter of the Last Ronin saga, make sure to let your local comic shop know before Final Order Cutoff arrives, and read AIPT's interview with Tom Waltz!
Now, onto the big news.
IDW Publishing has announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hunger, a new one-shot from writer Paul Allor and artist Gavin Smith, arriving Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The news was first reported by AIPT.
So what’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hunger about?
As the dead return in “The City that Never Dies,” an old enemy resurfaces. Hun, Casey Jones’ abusive father, was always quick to anger, and his time in the afterlife has done little to mellow him. Back from the dead, he seeks to reclaim his position as the leader of the Purple Dragons, and the only ones who can stop him are two recent returns from the Battle Nexus: Slash and Ninjara!
According to writer Paul Allor, the one-shot leans heavily into horror, crime, and character drama.
“I wanted this comic to feel like a surreal horror story, a brutal gang war, and an intimate character study, all crashing together on one very bad night in Mutant Town,” Allor said. “Hun returns from the dead with no interest in redemption or explanation; he just wants his power back. Against that, Slash and Ninjara are trying to find a way back into the world without losing themselves to violence all over again.”
Allor also emphasized just how dangerous Hun remains, even in a world filled with mutants and monsters.
“Let’s be honest: Hun is more monstrous than the actual monsters, a cold-blooded opportunist who relishes violence and control. I wrote him as part Ken McElroy, part gangland boogeyman, and all evil bastard. You don’t beat Hun, you just hope to survive him.”
The writer added, “I also need to give huge credit to IDW and Nickelodeon for letting me and artist Gavin Smith take some very big swings in the structure and narration of this issue.”
For longtime TMNT readers, the one-shot packs plenty of intrigue. Hun’s return alone raises major questions about how the events of “The City That Never Dies” will ripple through New York City’s criminal underworld. Even more exciting is the return of Slash and Ninjara, two fan-favorite characters who recently re-entered continuity through Battle Nexus.
That setup creates a fascinating clash of generations and rivalries. Hun has always represented one of the ugliest parts of Casey Jones’ past, while Slash and Ninjara have become two of the franchise’s most compelling wild cards. Putting all three characters on a collision course feels like a recipe for chaos.
Check out variant covers and main covers for the one-shot below!
TMNT: The Hunger | Cover A Gavin Smith | Credit: IDW
TMNT: The Hunger | Cover B Dev Madan | Credit: IDW
TMNT: The Hunger | Cover C Jeffrey Cruz | Credit: IDW
TMNT: The Hunger | 1-10 Igor Monti | Credit: IDW
TMNT: The Hunger | 1-25 Isobel Rees | Credit: IDW
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hunger #1
Writer: Paul Allor
Artist: Gavin Smith
On Sale: September 30, 2026
Final Order Cutoff: August 24, 2026
Update (8/19):
Hun is back from the dead, and Slash and Ninjara may be the only ones capable of stopping him.
“The City That Never Dies” is bringing the dead back to New York, and this week we’ve got a first look at one resurrection that could spell serious trouble for the Purple Dragons.
AIPThas revealed a selection of unlettered pages from TMNT: The Hunger, the upcoming one-shot tie-in from writer Pallie “Paul” Allor, artist Gavin Smith, colorist Luis Antonio Delgado, and letterer Shawn Lee. The special arrives Wednesday, September 30, with preorders due Monday, August 24.
And if the above didn’t already give it away, Hun is back.
Casey Jones’ abusive father and longtime TMNT antagonist has returned from the dead as part of “The City That Never Dies.” Death apparently hasn’t done much for his temper, either. Hun immediately sets his sights on reclaiming his former position atop the Purple Dragons.
Standing in his way are two characters who have recently made returns of their own: Slash and Ninjara.
The pair are fresh from the Battle Nexus and now find themselves facing a very different kind of homecoming as Hun attempts to reassert himself in New York. It sets up an unusual trio for the one-shot, bringing together three familiar faces who have each spent considerable time away from the current TMNT landscape.
Our exclusive pages put the spotlight squarely on Smith and Delgado’s work before Shawn Lee’s lettering is added to the finished issue. Based on the fight ensuing, this is a bar fight taken to the next level.
As the dead return in “The City that Never Dies,” an old enemy resurfaces. Hun, Casey Jones’ abusive father, was always quick to anger, and his time in the afterlife has done little to mellow him. Back from the dead, he seeks to reclaim his position as the leader of the Purple Dragons, and the only ones who can stop him are two recent returns from the Battle Nexus: Slash and Ninjara!
Courtesy of IDW Publishing
Courtesy of IDW Publishing
Courtesy of IDW Publishing
Courtesy of IDW Publishing
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TMNT: SPLINTERED FATE UNLEASHES ITS BIGGEST CONTENT DROP YET! THE KING’S GAMBIT BRINGS: NEW BOSS LEVEL, NARRATIVE, SLASH, SAMURAI ARMOR, AND MORE
Posted on 18 August, 2026 by the SEMC team
Today marks a major milestone in the TMNT: Splintered Fate timeline. The King’s Gambit, our biggest free update yet, is available now. This update completes the game’s main story while introducing new challenges for both newcomers and veteran players alike. Experience everything this massive update has to offer including a new loyal Home Lair Ally.
Want more? Check out our new paid DLC. Recruit fan-favorite hero Slash to your roster & unlock Samurai Armor sets for every character! All available separately or together in our brand-new Platinum Bundle.
This day was fated. The moment is here to honor Master Splinter's teachings, and save the world!
Watch our launch trailer now
THE KING’S GAMBIT - OUR MOST AMBITIOUS UPDATE, FREE FOR ALL PLAYERS
The wait is finally over! Coming with The King’s Gambit update, the infamous Rat King has officially taken center stage as the ultimate threat to the Turtles and their brave allies. This formidable end-game boss is waiting for you deep within his realm, but reaching him won't be easy. This encounter only becomes available after you've proven your mettle by defeating Shredder multiple times and successfully rescuing Master Splinter.
The Rat King doesn't fight alone, though. His intense and challenging run will test your reflexes and combat abilities to their absolute limit. In a terrifying display of power, he can even summon other powerful bosses to fight by his side as if they were mere minions. If you manage to overcome this overwhelming challenge and beat him, you'll unlock a new ending, and the finale for our main TMNT:SF campaign! Good luck, heroes, you’re definitely going to need it.
If you need a break from challenging the Rat King, feel free to unwind with Pepperoni around the Lair. This cute little dinosaur joins the Turtles for free in our newest update! Keep an eye on your pizza, though, she might steal a slice!
NEW PLAYABLE CHARACTER DLC - SLASH JOINS THE FIGHT!
Everyone’s favorite lovable, well-cultured, yet famously short-tempered Turtle has finally arrived! Slash is officially joining the playable character roster, bringing the total number of heroes to eight. Towering over both friends and foes, Slash uses his massive claws and sheer physical strength to pulverize anyone standing in his way, being a true force of nature on the battlefield.
While he might lack the speed of his friends, Slash more than makes up for it with incredible fortitude. You can body slam and roll through enemy ranks with ease, utilizing his unique knockback abilities to control the flow of combat. For those looking to optimize their build, Slash has a natural affinity for Water and Ooze powers, but don't be afraid to experiment with other elements too! Plus, this DLC includes five brand-new Artifacts that will augment your Playstyle.
Additionally, players can tap into Slash's signature Enraged mode! This special ability allows him to move faster and deal devastating extra damage for a short period. You can also call down a meteoric explosion using his unique Tool to deal massive Dark damage to nearby enemies. Get ready to let the rage out and unlock Slash by defeating Leatherhead.
TURTLES & ALLIES GO SAMURAI - SAMURAI ARMOR PACK AVAILABLE FOR ALL PLAYABLE CHARACTERS
It’s time to give the TMNT heroes a legendary new look with the Samurai Armor Pack! These beautifully rendered outfits are inspired by the iconic gear of mighty warriors of the past. Each set is tailored to match the individual personality of your favorite characters, allowing you to strike fear into the Foot Clan with style.
This pack includes armor for all four original Turtles, plus any DLC characters you’ve already purchased. Simply equip the armor from the Character Select screen before starting your next run. Find the warrior within!
ALL CHARACTERS AND ARMORS ARE AVAILABLE WITH THE BRAND-NEW PLATINUM EDITION BUNDLE
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to dive into the world of Splintered Fate, this is it! We want to ensure there’s something for every type of player. For those looking for the absolute best value, keep an eye out for the brand-new Platinum Bundle on your favorite gaming platform. This comprehensive package includes all the paid content we've released to date, including Slash, Casey Jones & the Junkyard Jam, Metalhead, Alopex, the Samurai armors, and every single free update! Buy now to take advantage of our launch offer.
MORE COMING UP!
This massive update marks our official 2.0 release, bringing more content to the game than ever before. But we aren't stopping here! We’re also thrilled to remind everyone that the retail Switch 2 Legendary Edition is launching on October 27, and pre-orders are open right now. We also plan to continue listening closely to players and supporting the game as long as we continue to see strong demand for new content.
We have even more exciting things in the pipeline because our work on this world is never truly done. Thank you all for your continued support; it’s like the pizza that fuels us to keep growing, polishing and evolving Splintered Fate. Stay tuned for more updates soon!
NEW MERCH
To further celebrate this 2.0 moment, and recognize the asks from Splintered Fate fans for collector items, players can now buy limited run t-shirts, prints, and pre-order Pepperoni plushies to showcase their fandom for TMNT: Splintered Fate via SHOP.PARAMOUNTGAMES.COM. Grab yours today before they are gone!
This is the long-awaited update we’ve been incredibly excited to share with you! We always intended for the original story's mystery to be just the beginning, and we’re thrilled to finally bring you the complete, epic conclusion to the main campaign that you’ve been waiting for. Thanks to your support, we have been able to return with the King’s Gambit update, which ties up some major mysteries remaining after Splinter is rescued. Now is your chance to embark on another mission involving new story, levels, and our final boss, all for free, available right now! And don’t forget the Gauntlet Challenge at the end!
This release also brings support for a brand new playable character: Slash! This DLC is now available for purchase in the store. Slash has been a much-requested addition to the game, and we had so much fun bringing him to life. He’s a tanky bruiser sure to mess up the Foot Clan in his own signature smashing style.
We have also added support for the Samurai Armor Pack DLC, which allows all playable characters to transform into Samurai-inspired warriors.
This massive update marks our official 2.0 release, bringing more content to the game than ever before. But we aren't stopping here! Stay tuned for more updates in the future!
Thank you for sharing this journey with us and for your continued support of TMNT: Splintered Fate!
Also, check out our new TMNT: Splintered Fate Merchandise on Paramount Games store under the TMNT: Splintered Fate Collection!
PATCH NOTES
MAJOR UPDATES
New Campaign Content Extension
After beating Shredder for good and rescuing Splinter, the new content picks up in the Home Lair where a new location will open up to a showdown with our new final boss
Beat the Rat King multiple times to advance the new narrative and reach the True Ending of the game!
Upon completing the new story, a Gauntlet Challenge will appear as a Hex option in the starting room
New Playable Character DLC: Slash
Basic Attack: Claw
Special: Embrace the Rage - Enter a Rage Mode with increased movement and attack speed
Starting Tool: Extinction Meteor - automatically targets a meteor at an enemy that explodes in Dark damage
Unlock Slash after defeating Leatherhead for the first time
New Samurai Armor Pack DLC
Equip Samurai outfits for all playable characters from the Character Select screen after purchasing the DLC
These outfits will not display in dialogue in order to preserve the intended narrative experience, but will display throughout the HUD UI
Pepperoni the Triceratops joins the team!
Pepperoni is available in the Home Lair as the cutest li’l dinosaur NPC
Extra frolicking
Don’t leave your pizza unattended!
Save System overhaul
We have updated the save system to be more robust in support of fixing issues causing lost progression
Added a backup save system that is automatically loaded in the event of the primary save becoming corrupted.
BALANCE UPDATES
Donatello
Increased Donatello's Final Strike and Dash Attack damage
Donatello’s dash attack has been modified to more smoothly flow back into his attack combo.
Donatello’s affinities have been changed from “Utrom and Ooze” to “Utrom and Robotics”
UI Updates
Made adjustments to the appearance of some menus, such as the pause menu, room rewards, and dragon/dreamer/artifact stations
Adjusted the size and resolution of numerous UI elements across the game.
Misc
Updated the room transition timer from 10 to 15 seconds when all players are not in the transition area to allow for more buying time.
The ‘Heart of Tengu’ artifact is now unlocked when rescuing Slash from Leatherhead.
BUGS FIXED
Shuriken can now proc darkness on hit when players have both Shuriken Engineer and Shadow Abilities.
Fixed an issue where the server would crash if a client erroneously sent multiple connect packets.
Fixed an issue where save files could hold onto superfluous data, eventually resulting in issues connecting to online multiplayer games.
Fixed a bug in the dragon upgrade station where maxed out upgrades would no longer be aligned with upgrades that were not maxed out.
Updated a few conversations that were missing VO
Several client and server crash fixes.
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Hey Arnold! writer and producer Joe Purdy set the record straight on whether the classic Nickelodeon show is on its way back.
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Hey Arnold! writer Joe Purdy recently addressed the possibility of a revival of the beloved animated Nickelodeon series. Created by Craig Bartlett, Hey Arnold! chronicled the everyday adventures of fourth-grader Arnold Shortman as he navigated friendship, family, and the chaos of the fictional city of Hillwood. The series premiered on Nickelodeon on October 7, 1996, and ran for five seasons and 100 episodes, along with a theatrical film, before concluding its run on June 8, 2004. In 2017, Hey Arnold!: The Jungle Movie delivered the long-awaited closure fans had sought for more than a decade when Arnold goes on a search for his long-missing parents.
During an interview with The Direct at MultiCon 2026, Hey Arnold! writer and producer Joe Purdy was asked if there have been recent conversations about reviving the Nickelodeon series. Purdy confirmed that discussions are "absolutely" happening amongst decision-makers at Paramount, the parent company of Nickelodeon:
"Absolutely. Yes, yes, yes. There is an ever-changing environment of the business and people who are making decisions. It's the cliche story... But be sure we are [having conversations]."
Purdy's remarks about the "ever-changing environment" of the business are tied to the major leadership changes at Paramount since Skydance Media's acquisition of the company. The $8 billion deal closed in August 2025, ending decades of Redstone family control and installing Skydance founder David Ellison as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Paramount Skydance.
When pressed further about potential storylines and aging up characters in a reboot, Purdy emphasized that any future story would keep the characters only "a year or two older:"
"Absolutely, 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."
Asked whether the series would remain set in the '90s, Purdy said he is unsure, but he pointed out that adding "some technology" could enrich the story while teasing that they are "ready to go" with several ideas and storylines if given the chance:
"I don't know still in the.... I think it's just to add some technology, also. It'd be a little strange, if not. So, that would definitely be a huge difference. We have many, many ideas and storylines, so we're sort of ready to go. But I don't think it would be an abrupt, 'They're in high school.'"
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The Direct also spoke with Hey Arnold! creator Craig Bartlett about the potential of seeing a revival. Reflecting on how the series might evolve, Bartlett emphasized the enduring nostalgia for the 1990s while stressing the importance of acknowledging change:
"So, we talk about the '90s, which is really the conversation, because people are so nostalgic for the '90s, and for good reason. There's a lot going on. It was really booming. It was boom times. When we got the chance to make The Jungle Movie, that came out in 2017. So already, almost 20 years had gone by, and so the question was, 'What's happened to Arnold's neighborhood?' And we had some gentrification going on. So, I would continue that gentrification thing, and... If you think about, I always like Brooklyn as a model, because Brooklyn has been gentrified like crazy in my lifetime, and it's kind of good and bad, and I think that would be kind of the interesting story: what's good about the changes and the progress, and what's been lost?"
Bartlett then addressed what narrative opportunities a modern reboot of Hey Arnold! could explore that were less feasible during the original run, noting that the show would likely still avoid overt politics and create stories that can hold up over time:
"Yeah, we probably would still not be political... You had to be careful not to be too topical, is kind of the main point, because cartoons are supposed to be evergreen. They're supposed to be, a '90s cartoon can play perfectly well now, because we had an eye toward that. And technology keeps changing. That's the biggest change is technology. And when we made 'The Jungle Movie' in 2017, we gave Rhonda a cell phone, but all the other kids didn't have one. I think they'd all have to have smartphones now, I'm afraid. And maybe that would be one of the things we'd talk about; Attention spans getting frayed by having a little computer in your hand all day long."
Interest in expanding the Hey Arnold! universe is nothing new. In July 2022, a supposed spinoff for Hey Arnold! focusing on Helga Pataki and her dysfunctional family made headlines after pages from an old show bible surfaced online (later covered by Collider). Bartlett confirmed in an April 2023 interview on Jordan Fringe's YouTube channel that the leaked materials were genuine. The project, titled The Patakis, had been pitched around 2000 as a more mature continuation aimed at Nick at Nite or MTV, following a teenage Helga after Arnold had moved away.
Revivals are nothing new for beloved shows from earlier generations. Ben 10 had its own revival that introduced major redesigns for its aliens and a fresh continuity, while other franchises took varied approaches. This ranged from faithful continuations like Samurai Jack's Adult Swim return to full-scale reboots of hit cartoons like Rugrats in 2021 and The Powerpuff Girls in 2016. In 2019, Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling, a TV movie based on another of Nickelodeon's beloved '90s Nicktoons, bowed on Netflix, and saw Rocko, Heffer and Filburt blast back down to earth following the events of the series finale and grapple with modern life today.
More than two decades after its original run ended and nearly a decade after The Jungle Movie provided a well-earned closure, Hey Arnold! could still have a revival to expand and deeply explore the characters in a modern setting.
Joe Purdy and Craig Bartlett's comments at MultiCon 2026 paint a consistent picture of what a Hey Arnold! reboot would look like: one that keeps the core characters and tone largely intact, with only modest updates for technology and the evolving neighborhood rather than a radical reinvention.
Potential storylines could build on those ideas. Arnold and his friends might grapple with the arrival of smartphones, while the town could face challenges from new establishments such as coffee shops and art galleries. Characters like Phoebe could navigate academic pressure, while Gerald could still continue inventing elaborate urban legends with their own modern takes.
With a dedicated fanbase that has kept the series alive through petitions and reunions, and with the original talent prepared with creative ideas, a proper continuation would not only satisfy longtime viewers but also introduce a new generation to one of Nickelodeon's most empathetic and enduring stories - and smooth jazz.
It's important to note that, at the time of posting, a Hey Arnold! revival is still to be given the greenlight.
