The Orville: New Horizons Sneak Peek and New Date

Hulu announced today that The Orville: New Horizons, the return of Seth MacFarlane’s Emmy-nominated sci-fi series, is now set for Thursday, June 2, 2022. It was previously scheduled to premiere on March 10.

The streaming service has also released a sneak peek at the first few minutes and the new main title, which you can check out on YouTube.

MacFarlane explained the delay on his Twitter account: “To all The Orville fans: Thanks for being so patient with us as we’ve navigated the production challenges resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“As occasionally happens, our show has been repositioned amidst the ever-changing television schedule landscape, which means that the wait will be just a bit longer, and we’re now preparing for a June 2nd launch on Hulu.”

He added: “We’ve always promised you a television experience that will make it worth the wait, and we’re not wavering on that.

“We understand the frustration, so we want to give you a little taste of what’s to come. Here’s a sneak peek at the first few minutes of our season opener and our new main title!”

Set 400 years in the future, The Orville: New Horizons finds the crew of the U.S.S. Orville continuing their mission of exploration as they navigate both the mysteries of the universe and the complexities of their own interpersonal relationships.

The ensemble cast includes Seth MacFarlane, Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, Scott Grimes, Peter Macon, J. Lee, Mark Jackson, Chad L. Coleman, Jessica Szohr and Anne Winters.

The Orville: New Horizons is produced by 20th Television and Fuzzy Door. The series was created and written by Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane, Brannon Braga, David A. Goodman, Jon Cassar, Jason Clark, and Howard Griffith serve as executive producers.

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