Quick Facts
| Title | Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin |
| Director | Raymond S. Persi |
| Genre | Animation, Comedy, Family |
| Release Date | February 16, 2024 (Released) |
| Network / Platform | Apple TV+ |
| Runtime | ~38 minutes (TV special) |
| Score Composer | Jeff Morrow |
| Based On | Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz |
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin is an animated Apple TV+ special that was released on February 16, 2024. Directed by Raymond S. Persi, it is the fifty-first Peanuts TV special based on the comic strip by Charles M. Schulz.
The special holds a notable place in Peanuts history: it gives Franklin Armstrong — the franchise’s first Black character, introduced in 1968 — his own origin story for the first time, more than five decades after his debut.
The story revolves around Franklin as he moves to a new city and meets new friends after his father, an Army officer, is reassigned. Franklin has always had a diary written by his grandfather, which helps guide him through the transition.
Although Franklin gets distracted by his growing connection with the Peanuts gang, once he finds out about the Soap Box Derby race, he realizes that winning it could also mean winning over new friends.
Who Composed the Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin Score?
The special’s original score was composed by Jeff Morrow. In keeping with the tradition of earlier Peanuts specials, gentle piano-led themes run throughout, but Morrow’s score is combined with a hand-picked selection of licensed music from Black musicians of the era to help capture Franklin’s perspective on the world of Peanuts and reinforce an authenticity and sonic warmth specific to this special.
Within the story, Franklin introduces Charlie Brown to some of his favorite artists — including Stevie Wonder, Little Richard, and James Brown — and plays a John Coltrane record for him. To accompany the special, Apple Music released a companion collection called “Snoopy Presents: Franklin’s Record Collection,” spotlighting classic recordings from Black artists across the 1950s-60s.
Every Song (by Scene)
Apple has not published a full needle-drop cue sheet for the special itself, so the table below lists songs independently confirmed via press coverage of the special and its companion playlist, rather than a complete scene-by-scene list. If you’re looking for every single cue used in the special, treat this as a verified starting point rather than an exhaustive tracklist.
| Song | Artist | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Johnny B. Goode | Chuck Berry | Featured on the companion “Franklin’s Record Collection” playlist |
| Happier Than the Morning Sun | Stevie Wonder | Featured on the companion playlist; Wonder is name-checked in the special |
| Nothing from Nothing | Billy Preston | Featured on the companion playlist |
| Lazy Bird | John Coltrane | Franklin plays a Coltrane record in the special; featured on the companion playlist |
The wider “Franklin’s Record Collection” Apple Music playlist expands on this with additional tracks from artists including Nina Simone, Sam Cooke, and Bill Withers, celebrating the Black musicians whose records Franklin treasures in the story.
Where to Stream
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin is streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. Jeff Morrow’s score and the companion “Franklin’s Record Collection” playlist are both available on Apple Music, with the playlist also streamable on Spotify.
Official Trailer: You can also watch the trailer of Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin, where you can get a glimpse of the special and its characters.
This special tells the origin story of Franklin, how he became a part of the Peanuts gang, and how he found friendship in a new town.
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin is produced by James Brown. The executive producers include Stephanie Betts, Josh Scherba, Bryan Schulz, Craig Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano.
The special is co-written by cartoonist Robb Armstrong (Franklin’s creator on the Peanuts strip) along with longtime Peanuts producers and screenwriters Bryan Schulz, Craig Schulz, and Cornelius Uliano.
Cast
- Caleb Bellavance as Franklin
- Etienne Kellici as Charlie Brown
- Terry McGurrin as Snoopy
- Isabella Leo as Lucy
- Wyatt White as Linus
- Lexi Perri as Peppermint Patty
- Hattie Kragten as Sally
- Arianna McDonald as Marcie
- Robert Tinkler as Woodstock
Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin premiered on Apple TV+ on February 16, 2024. (External Link: IMDB)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the score for Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin?
The original score was composed by Jeff Morrow, who blended piano-led Peanuts-style themes with licensed music from Black musicians to reflect Franklin’s perspective.
Is there an official soundtrack album for the special?
There is no standalone score album release identified for this special. Instead, Apple Music released a companion playlist, “Snoopy Presents: Franklin’s Record Collection,” featuring the era-appropriate songs referenced in the story.
When was Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin released?
It premiered on Apple TV+ on February 16, 2024.
Where can I watch Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin?
The special streams exclusively on Apple TV+.
Who directed Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin?
It was directed by Raymond S. Persi.
Is this Franklin’s first starring role in a Peanuts special?
Yes. Although Franklin debuted in the Peanuts strip in 1968, this is the first Peanuts special built around his own backstory.
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