The revival ofPhineas and Ferbwas recently teased at New York Comic Con with the reveal of a surprisingly detailed poster that calls back to one of the show’s classic episodes.Phineas and Ferbran for four seasons over eight years on Disney Channel, becoming a popular series with immensely clever metatextual humor. The show has been on hiatus for nearly a decade, broken up by the release of a spinoff movie in 2020.Phineas and Ferbseason 5is expected in 2025, with the broadPhineas and Ferbtimelinecontinuing as it did before.
Fans are in for another summer of Phineas (Vincent Martella) and Ferb (David Errigo Jr.) creating bizarre new inventions, to the chagrin of their sister Candace (Ashley Tisdale),while their pet platypus Perry (Dee Bradley Baker) does battle with the evil Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz (Dan Povenmire). The setup for the revival shows that thePhineas and Ferbcreators understand the demand for more of the same thing when it’s a story that can go on for as long as it wants. Answering to the same sentiments, the recently revealed poster nods to an episode that evokes the show’s characteristic tone and themes.
“Dude, We’re Gettin' The Band Back Together” Is The Quintessential Episode Of Phineas And Ferb
The New Phineas And Ferb Poster References The Time The Kids Met Their Parents' Favorite Band
A handful of episodes from the first season set the stage for the series and are still remembered fondly as the classics — the rollercoaster, the backyard beach, the time travel adventure, etc. However, thePhineas and Ferbrevival has advertised itself by referencing one season 1 episode that still stands out. In “Dude, We’re Gettin' the Band Back Together,” (season 1, episode 14 on Disney+),Phineas, Ferb, and Candace set out to recruit the disbanded members of their parents' favorite music groupand host a concert in their backyard for their anniversary.
The finale is heartwarming, as well as one of the first times Candace is shown bonding with her brothers in the series. Years later, thePhineas and Ferbrevival acknowledged this moment of an epic musical reunion and familial bonds with the revival poster that shows Phineas, Ferb, and their main group of friends performing in their own rock concert. It is a fitting image when music is something the boys often partake in, while the tagline"We’re getting the band back together"is a perfect play on both this quintessential episode and the pending cast reunion.
The Phineas And Ferb Revival Poster Has A Lot Of Easter Eggs
Many Fan-Favorite Phineas And Ferb Characters Make Their Way Onto This Poster
However, the artists did not stop there —there is an impressive number ofPhineas and FerbEaster Eggs included in the poster to make for the ultimate mash-up of all the series' biggest momentsand a prime nostalgic response. Most obviously, the framing and positioning are well-planned with Candace intently looking down on the boys and their friends from backstage, while Perry and Doofenshmirtz are up on the balconies of the audience, engaged in a fight with each other once again. Meanwhile, the audience is a grand amalgamation of the series' extended cast.
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MinorPhineas and Ferbcharacters who are supposedly attending their concentration in this poster include Major Monogram, Carl, Irving and his brother Albert, Monty and Vanessa, Isabella’s mom, the Fireside Girls, a Phinedroid and a Ferbot, Meap, the boys' grandparents, the T-Rex from when they traveled back in time, Ducky Momo, and the giant floating baby head. The boys' parents do not seem to be present, as their mom in particular can’t ever see their big projects, or Candace’s mission to bust them would be moot. It is a wonderful summary of everything they’ve done, packed into a small frame.
Can The Phineas And Ferb Revival Live Up To This Hype?
Phineas And Ferb Is Making A Strange Return & Must Be As Good As It Was Before
In one image,Phineas and Ferbcaptures all the crazy adventures and all the emotions that went along with them, serving as an effective reintroduction for dormant fans. However, it also shows how thePhineas and Ferbrevival has a lot to live up to when it has largely been a fun series to rewatch for the past few years. Furthermore, season 4 built itself up to the conclusion with more episodes deviating from the typical formula and more multi-episode specials, before the wild, characteristically brilliant finale.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster previously voiced Ferb inPhineas and Ferbbefore being replaced by David Errigo Jr.
Overall,Phineas and Ferbhad a fun, suitable final season and has established a strong brand of childhood sentiment for its afterlife.On the other hand, the series' creators seem to understand thatPhineas and Ferb’s biggest appeal is that it is an easy, enjoyable thing to watch — making for a plot that is easy enough to continue and perfect for the new streaming era. YetPhineas and Ferbstill had a pretty great ending, making its return a deceptively complicated event.
Phineas and Ferb
Cast
Phineas and Ferb follows the adventures of stepbrothers Phineas Flynn and Ferb Fletcher as they embark on various creative and often unreal projects during their summer vacation, while their sister Candace tries to reveal their escapades to their mother. Concurrently, the family’s pet platypus Perry leads a double life as a secret agent battling the evil scientist Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
