Curses! (2023)

A DreamWorks animated family adventure where one cursed father, a determined family, and a trail of stolen ancient artifacts collide in thrilling globe-spanning quests.

Curses! - Series Information

  • Original Title: Curses!
  • First Air Year: 2023
  • Last Air Year: 2024
  • Created by: Jim Cooper, Jeff Dixon
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Animation, Kids, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Family
  • Content Rating (US): TV-G
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
  • Number of Seasons: 2
  • Number of Episodes: 20
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: October 26, 2023 (United States - TV-G), October 26, 2023 (Canada - G), October 26, 2023 (United Kingdom - PG), October 26, 2023 (Germany - 6), October 26, 2023 (France - TP), October 26, 2023 (India - U/A 7+), October 26, 2023 (New Zealand - PG), October 26, 2023 (Australia - PG), October 26, 2023 (Brazil - 10), October 26, 2023 (Mexico - A), October 26, 2023 (Italy - T), October 26, 2023 (Spain - 7), October 26, 2023 (South Korea - ALL)
  • Networks: Apple TV
  • Alternative Titles: 诅咒 (CN)
  • Production Companies: DreamWorks Animation Television, Sunday Night Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America

Curses! - Plot

The Vanderhouvens are a typical family...except a curse recently turned Alex—their loving husband and father—to stone. In order to save him, his wife and kids set out on spine-tingling adventures to return ancient artifacts stolen by an ancestor.

Curses! - Trailer

Watch the official trailer and see the Vanderhouven family's cursed adventure unfold:

Home is where the cursed, stolen, ancient artifacts are.

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Curses! - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Jim Cooper
  • Jeff Dixon

Main Cast

  • Andre Robinson
  • Gabrielle Nevaeh
  • Lyric Lewis
  • Reid Scott
  • Rhys Darby
  • James Marsters
  • Rhea Perlman
  • Phylicia Rashād
  • Frankie McNellis
  • Robert Englund

Writers

  • Dimitry Pompée
  • Ami Boghani
  • Jeff Dixon
  • Jim Cooper
  • Kalee StClair

Executive Producers

  • Jim Cooper
  • John Krasinski
  • Jeff Dixon

Curses! - FAQs

What is Curses! about?

Curses! follows the Vanderhouven family after a curse transforms their father and husband Alex into stone. To save him, his wife and kids embark on globe-trotting adventures to track down and return ancient artifacts that were stolen by one of their ancestors long ago.

Who voices the characters in Curses!?

The voice cast features Andre Robinson as Horus, Gabrielle Nevaeh as Pandora, Lyric Lewis as Sky, and Reid Scott as the stone-cursed father Alex. The ensemble also includes Rhys Darby, James Marsters, Rhea Perlman, Phylicia Rashād, Frankie McNellis, and Robert Englund.

Where can you stream Curses!?

Curses! is available to stream on Apple TV+. It can also be accessed through the Apple TV Amazon Channel, which lets Amazon Prime subscribers add Apple TV+ to their existing subscription. Both options offer the full series as part of a flat-rate subscription.

Is John Krasinski involved with Curses!?

Yes — John Krasinski, best known for The Office and A Quiet Place, serves as an executive producer on Curses! alongside creators Jim Cooper and Jeff Dixon. His involvement through Sunday Night Productions helped bring this DreamWorks Animation adventure to Apple TV+.

How many seasons and episodes does Curses! have?

Curses! has two seasons, each containing 10 episodes, for a total of 20 episodes. Season 1 premiered on October 26, 2023, and Season 2 followed in 2024. The series is currently listed as a returning series, meaning more episodes could be on the way.

Is Curses! appropriate for young children?

Curses! carries a TV-G rating in the United States, making it suitable for all ages. International ratings are equally family-friendly — G in Canada, PG in the UK and Australia, and TP in France. It's a safe pick for family viewing nights with kids of any age.

Who created the animated series Curses!?

Curses! was created by Jim Cooper and Jeff Dixon, who also serve as executive producers on the show. The series is produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and Sunday Night Productions, and streams exclusively on Apple TV+.

What shows are similar to Curses!?

Fans of Curses! may enjoy Jake and the Never Land Pirates, The Wild Thornberrys, Gargoyles, and The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius — all animated series blending adventure, humor, and imaginative storytelling. Dawn of the Croods and Captain Planet and the Planeteers are also worth exploring.

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