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Charlie Brown's longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV 'Peanuts' movie
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mark Kennedy, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This character was introduced after the comic strip debuted in 1950, and until now, their identity had remained a mystery.
A new development has emerged in the Peanuts universe, with the reveal of Charlie Brown's longtime pen pal. This character was introduced after the comic strip debuted in 1950, and until now, their identity had remained a mystery. The pen pal, a young girl named Mia, is from London and of South Asian descent.
She uses a wheelchair, adding a new layer to the Peanuts story. Further details about Mia and her relationship with Charlie Brown are available from the source, including a new Apple TV Peanuts movie that sheds more light on this previously unknown character.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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