Category: Television (Page 5 of 65)

‘MrBeast Lab’ Official Trailer, Release Date and Synopsis: YouTube’s Biggest Star Brings His Action Figures to Life in Animated Series

July 27, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 26, 2025 on YouTube.

Synopsis: When Jimmy and his MrBeast crew discovered weird shadow monsters attacking Earth, he did what any YouTuber would — he built a high-tech science lab underneath his studio.

But even 100 levels of insane experiments and the creation of all kinds of weird beasts to battle the shadowy invaders, unfortunately, didn’t prevent Jimmy from getting kidnapped and trapped in his own high-tech lair…

The showrunner is Sam J. Levine, co-director of DC League of Super-Pets. He also co-created and was showrunner for Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero.

The series, inspired by MrBeast Lab toys, is produced by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios — creators of Robot Chicken — whose credits include Crossing Swords, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. and SuperMansion.

‘Futurama’ Season 13: Sneak Peek and Release Date Revealed, Ten New Episodes Headed to Hulu and FXX

July 27, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 15, 2025 on Hulu and FXX.

Synopsis: Bender is rampaging out of control! A volcano is about to explode! Fry confronts a rival for Leela’s love! And Dr. Zoidberg is rising up to heaven?! The excitement might be too much! You’ve been warned.

Fans can watch the full season on Hulu the day it premieres, while FXX airs two new episodes each week.

Created by Matt Groening.
Developed by Groening and David X. Cohen.

Prime Video Renews ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ for Fifth and Final Season, Shares Season 4 Sneak Peek

July 26, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Season 4 release date: 2026 on Prime Video.
Season 5 release date: TBD (likely in 2027).

Synopsis: In Season Three, the Chroma Conclave’s path of destruction spread like wildfire while the Cinder King hunted down Vox Machina.

Our lovable band of misfits ultimately saved their loved ones, Tal’Dorei, and all of Exandria — but also suffered heavy losses.

Season Four finds our heroes scattered across the globe on separate journeys. But when a cataclysmic threat befalls Exandria, they must reunite to face a foe darker than they could imagine.

Created by Critical Role.

‘The Mighty Nein’: Sneak Peek, Release Date, Cast and Character Art Revealed for New Series from ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ Creators

July 26, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: November 19, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: The Mighty Nein follows a group of fugitives and outcasts, bound by secrets and scars. But when a powerful arcane relic known as “The Beacon” falls into dangerous hands, they must learn to work together to save the realm and stop reality itself from unraveling.

From Critical Role, creators of The Legend of Vox Machina.

Tasha Huo serves as showrunner.

‘Pokémon Concierge’ New Episodes Trailer: Two New Characters Join Haru in Four New Adventures, Coming to Netflix in September

July 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: September 4, 2025 on Netflix.

Synopsis: In the first four episodes of the series, we met Haru, a young woman who left behind a stressful city life and began working at the Pokémon Resort, where she slowly found a sense of calm and began a journey of self-discovery and healing.

In the upcoming episodes, we see a self-assured Haru taking on new challenges at the resort with her loyal sidekick Psyduck by her side.

However, things take a turn when Kent — a mysterious visitor with ties to Haru’s past, perhaps an ex-boyfriend — shows up with his Arcanine.

We also meet Tyler’s uncle, Dan, a veteran Trainer traveling with his trusty partner Sealeo that has accompanied him for 15 years.

Directed by Iku Ogawa.
Written by Harumi Doki.

‘Rick and Morty’ Spin-Off Series Coming to Adult Swim: ‘President Curtis’ Stars Keith David, Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash

July 25, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Adult Swim announced today President Curtis, a new adult animated comedy set in the Rick and Morty universe, starring Keith David.

Synopsis: President Curtis follows the Commander-in-Chief and his eccentric staff as they tackle the kind of crises that Rick Sanchez could never be bothered with — from interdimensional diplomacy to paranormal investigations and unexplained phenomena.

“President Curtis has always been a blast to play,” said David. “Getting to explore his world more deeply in this new series is a dream. I can’t wait for fans to see what kind of chaos he stirs up when Rick isn’t around to steal the spotlight.”

The series is co-created by Rick and Morty Executive Producers Dan Harmon and James Siciliano.

Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) and Jim Rash (Community, Harley Quinn) also star.

‘South Park’ Creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker Sign $1.5 Billion Deal, Bringing Entire Series and 50 New Episodes to Paramount+

July 24, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Paramount Global and South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone have signed a new five-year deal, reportedly worth $1.5 billion, that includes 50 new episodes, the global streaming rights to all 26 previous seasons, and the continued airing of the series on Comedy Central.

For the first time ever, Paramount+ will become the exclusive U.S. home for the South Park library and every new episode going forward.

“Trey and I and the whole South Park crew … are looking forward to continuing to make South Park for the next five years,” said Matt Stone.

Added Trey Parker, “We are grateful for this opportunity and deeply honored by the trust placed in us.”

‘Robot Chicken: The Complete Series’ Releasing This October: DVD Box Set Includes Specials Themed Around ‘Star Wars,’ ‘The Walking Dead’ and More

July 23, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: October 21, 2025.

Robot Chicken: The Complete Series celebrates 20 years of the Adult Swim series that pioneered its own genre: late-night, quarter-hour stop-motion animated sketch comedy.

For the first time ever, 228 Robot Chicken episodes — including specials themed around DC, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Archie Comics and Christmas — will be available in one definitive collection. Also included is an exclusive 20th anniversary bonus feature that includes many past guest stars.

Created and executive produced by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, Robot Chicken has won six Emmys, three ASCAP awards and two Annie awards.

‘Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends’ Official Trailer and Guest Cast Revealed: ‘Full House’ Star John Stamos Voices Tony Stark’s Father

July 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 11, 2025. Catch the premiere on Disney Jr. and Disney Channel, then stream the first 10 episodes the next day on Disney+ and Disney Jr. On Demand.

Synopsis: Marvel’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends follows the adventures of best friends and super geniuses — Tony Stark, Riri Williams and Amadeus Cho — as they work together to solve problems, both big and small, and protect their city.

In order to help them save the day, the Iron Friends each have their own Iron Suits that allow them to fly and give them enhanced super-strength.

Executive produced by Sean Coyle (Puppy Dog Pals) and Harrison Wilcox (Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends).

‘Invincible’ Superhero Series Renewed for Season 5 on Prime Video as Matthew Rhys Joins Season 4 Cast

July 18, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Season 4 release date: March, 2026
Season 5 release date: TBD (Likely in 2027)

Prime Video has renewed the superhero series Invincible for a fifth season ahead of its fourth season debut. Matthew Rhys will join the voice cast for the upcoming season.

The third season of Invincible is Prime Video’s most watched animation season of all time and was nominated for the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Animated Series in 2025. The series also received consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 2024 and 2025.

Created by Robert Kirkman.

Based on the comic book series by Kirkman, Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley.

‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads’: Official Trailer and Release Date Unveiled for Adult Swim’s First-Ever Spanish-Language Series

July 15, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 17, 2025 on Adult Swim. Next day on HBO Max.

Synopsis: Women Wearing Shoulder Pads follows Marioneta, a proud wealthy Spaniard living in 1980s Quito, Ecuador. There she encounters a diverse group of eccentric and ambitious women navigating the complicated worlds of love, family, and cuys.

The stop-motion series, created by Gonzalo Cordova, features an all-woman cast and is produced entirely in Spanish with English subtitles.

‘The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball’ Official Trailer: New Series Coming to Hulu, Cartoon Network and HBO Max

July 14, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

US release date: July 28, 2025 on Hulu.
International release date: October 6, 2025 on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

Synopsis: Whether he’s battling an evil fast-food empire, facing off against a sentient AI in love with his mom, or trying to stop Banana Joe from wearing pants, Gumball Watterson drags his brother Darwin, sister Anais, and the rest of the town of Elmore along for the ride.

The Amazing World of Gumball returns for a seventh season with a new title, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball.

Created by Ben Bocquelet.

‘Sausage Party: Foodtopia’ Season 2: Trailer and Key Art Revealed for Seth Rogen’s Raunchy Comedy Starring Will Forte and Michael Cera

July 11, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 13, 2025 on Prime Video.

Synopsis: In Season Two, exiled from home, Frank, Barry, and Sammy soon find themselves in New Foodland, a shining utopia for food and humans alike.

But beneath the city’s glossy fridges and cheery smiles lies a dark secret that threatens the entirety of sentient food society.

Directed by Conrad Vernon.

Executive produced by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg.

Executive produced by Ariel Shaffir and Kyle Hunter, who also serve as showrunners.

‘King of the Hill’ Season 14 Trailer and Key Art: Hank and Peggy Hill Return to Arlen, Texas in Hulu Revival

July 10, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 4, 2025 on Hulu.

Synopsis: After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill.

Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane.

King of the Hill is executive produced by original co-creators Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, as well as incoming executive producer and showrunner Saladin Patterson.

‘Tim Rex in Space’: Trailer, Release Date, Synopsis and Cast List for Nickelodeon Dinosaur Series – Watch the First Episode Now!

July 9, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 4, 2025 on Nickelodeon.

Synopsis: Tim Rex in Space follows a Tyrannosaurus Rex (T-Rex) named Tim, his big brother Tommy, little sister Tia, and triceratops bestie Kai, as they tackle kid-shaped adventures with dino-sized solutions in space.

Tim and his family live in a unique world comprised of a cluster of asteroids that make up the town of Rumbleton — a quintessential 21st century suburban town, with each asteroid hosting family homes, cafés, shops, parks, and even a beach.

All asteroids are connected by a network of slides, ziplines and trampolines, but can also easily be reached on a quick rocket ride.

Director: Sam Dransfield
Head writer: Andy Potter
Animation director: Jess Patterson
Series designer/Art director: Joshua Hogan
Producers: Josephine Jerris Margolis and Louise Barkholt