AceShowbiz - Seth MacFarlane has revealed he has a clear concept for a Family Guy feature film that he keeps on standby as a fallback option. He indicated that this movie would be made only if he encounters a major professional setback.

The animated movie could be produced while the long-running television series is still airing, which is currently in its 24th season on Fox. Despite a decline in live viewership to about 600,000 to 700,000 per episode this season, Family Guy remains one of the top five most-streamed animated shows, having amassed over 60 billion minutes streamed across platforms. In recognition of this streaming milestone, Seth MacFarlane recently received the Streaming Icon Award. Meanwhile, Fox and Hulu have commissioned a two-season spinoff centered on Stewie Griffin, co-created by MacFarlane and longtime producer Kirker Butler, set to premiere in 2027.

Seth MacFarlane is best known for voicing Peter Griffin on Family Guy, a role that helped establish his career as an actor, writer, producer, and animator. His extensive filmography includes voice work on American Dad! and Robot Chicken, as well as live-action appearances. He has earned multiple Emmy and Grammy nominations for his work, demonstrating his broad creative talents within and beyond animation.

This backup plan underscores MacFarlane’s pragmatic approach to his career, keeping the Family Guy movie ready should his professional trajectory take a downturn. It also highlights the enduring strength of the franchise, which continues to thrive in streaming even as its traditional broadcast audience shrinks. With new projects like the Stewie spinoff in development, MacFarlane is expanding the Family Guy universe while maintaining options for its future in multiple formats.