The Casagrandes is an American animated comedy television series developed by Michael Rubiner and Miguel Puga that aired on Nickelodeon from October 14, 2019 to September 30, 2022. It is a spin-offofThe Loud House and the second television series in the overall franchise, which follows the adventures of Ronnie Anne, her brother Bobby Santiago, and their family living in the fictional Great Lakes City. An animated feature film which serves as a continuation and series finale to the show was released on Netflix on March 22, 2024.
Having moved to Great Lakes City back in The Loud House episode "The Loudest Mission: Relative Chaos", Ronnie Anne Santiago, her older brother Bobby, and their mother Maria move in with their extended family called the Casagrandes consisting of grandparents Hector and Rosa, aunt and uncle Frida and Carlos, their cousins Carlota, C.J., Carl, and Carlitos, and their pets Lalo and Sergio. Maria reason of moving her children to her relatives because she wants someone to look after her children while she works. Ronnie Anne meets new friends like Sid Chang, expresses more about her relatives, and explores the endless possibilities in Great Lakes City. Bobby helps Hector run the mercado as he discovers similarities with his family's quirky neighbors.
On March 6, 2018, it was announced that Nickelodeon was developing a spinoffofThe Loud House under the working title of Los Casagrandes.[9] On July 2, 2018, it was announced that Nickelodeon officially green-lit the comedy series with a 20-episode order.[10][11] On February 14, 2019, it was announced that The Casagrandes, formerly Los Casagrandes, would premiere in October 2019.[12][13]
On May 7, 2019, it was announced that Eugenio Derbez, Ken Jeong, Melissa Joan Hart, Leah Mei Gold, and Lexi Sexton joined the voice cast. Mike Rubiner serves as executive producer, while Karen Malach serves as producer.[4][14] On September 4, 2019, it was announced that the series would premiere on October 14, 2019. The series is produced by Nickelodeon.[15]
On February 19, 2020, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes, which premiered on October 9, 2020.[16] On September 24, 2020, it was announced that the series was renewed for a third season,[3][5] which premiered on September 17, 2021.
On February 17, 2022, Axios reported that Nickelodeon had cancelled the series, though the characters would continue to appear in The Loud House.[17]
On December 11, 2023, it was announced that The Casagrandes Movie would release on Netflix in 2024. The film is directed by Miguel Puga and written by Tony Gama-Lobo & Rebecca May, and Lalo Alcaraz & Rosemary Contreras.[18] On February 1, 2024, it was announced that the film would be released on March 22.[19]
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The series received a positive reception. Joyce Slaton of Common Sense Media described the series as a "charming Loud House spin-off about Mexican American family." She further noted that cartoon violence only happens infrequently, with differences between characters rarely coming up, and said that while "humor can be slightly vulgar," it is a lot of fun, and is "worth your while."[20]