The project of the movie Ted 2 was officially announced, signaling the start of development.
Seth MacFarlane confirmed plans for a sequel to the movie Ted while promoting his new projects.
Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane were confirmed to reprise their roles in Ted 2.
The first official trailer for Ted 2 was released to the public, generating buzz for the movie.
Ted 2 was released in theaters worldwide.
Ted and Tami-Lynn get married in a ceremony with friends and family.
The couple decides to have a baby to strengthen their family bond.
They try artificial insemination to conceive a child but face difficulties due to Ted's non-human status.
Ted and his lawyer discover that Ted is legally considered property, not a person, which prevents him from signing the consent forms for the baby.
To have parental rights, Ted sues for legal recognition as a person under the law.
Ted hires civil rights attorney Samantha Jackson to represent him in the lawsuit.
Ted and Samantha gather evidence and prepare witnesses to support Ted's claim for personhood.
The court case starts to decide whether Ted is a legal person or property.
Both sides present their arguments and witnesses about Ted's status.
The court rules against Ted, maintaining he is property.
Ted, Samantha, and friends prepare to take their case to a higher court.
To gather public support, Ted appears in rallies and media.
The appeal hearing focuses on the constitutional rights of non-human persons.
Ted is legally recognized as a person, granting him the right to consent for the baby.
With Ted recognized as a person, the couple finally conceive a baby.