Big Nate May 2026

: A jokester friend who often delivers punchlines.

: He has a severe fear of cats (ailurophobia) and a legendary love for Cheez Doodles. Key Characters

: Nate’s best friend and the "voice of reason." Big Nate

Created by cartoonist , " Big Nate " is a beloved media franchise centering on the misadventures of Nate Wright , a self-described genius and rebellious sixth-grader at P.S. 38. Since its debut as a comic strip on January 7, 1991, the series has expanded into a New York Times bestselling book series and an animated television show. The Protagonist: Nate Wright

: Excessively self-confident and sarcastic, Nate often clashes with authority figures, particularly his social studies teacher, Mrs. Godfrey . : A jokester friend who often delivers punchlines

Nate is an 11-and-a-half-year-old "C-grade student" who believes he is destined for greatness, despite holding the school record for the most detentions.

The series features a recurring cast of friends, rivals, and family members: Godfrey

: Nate’s single, middle-aged father who refuses to let Nate get a dog. The Evolution of the Franchise Big Nate, Small Screen: An Interview with Lincoln Peirce