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After ending Smiling Friends with Season 3 due to creator burnout, co-creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel say the show might still return: they have a Google Doc full of ideas and even Season 4 scripts, and the Emmy nomination has kept the door open with odds that vary day to day but are not zero.
Roku rolled out a long-awaited live TV guide search feature to simplify discovery across its free ad-supported channels, while Comcast and Charter/Spectrum saw substantial broadband subscriber losses—part of a broader cord-cutting wave into 2026. YouTube TV also split Cartoon Network and Adult Swim into separate channels, requiring manual navigation to switch between them and signaling ongoing evolution in streaming lineups and how viewers access family-friendly versus mature content.
The animated series Smiling Friends will end with Season 3, despite THR reporting it had been renewed for two additional seasons; creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel say burnout led them to conclude the show after Season 3, with the final two episodes airing April 12 on Adult Swim. Adult Swim supports the decision and left open the possibility of reviving the project in the future.
Adult Swim’s animated comedy Smiling Friends is ending after Season 3, with eight episodes that aired and a pair of extra rogue episodes arriving April 12; creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel say the ending was their decision after years of intense work, cite burnout, and note they’ll continue collaborating (including launching Zam Studios), leaving room for future returns while the show remains on HBO Max.
Adult Swim's new stop-motion series, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, is a culturally rich show set in Ecuador that explores Latin American identity, queerness, and political themes, and is notable for being primarily in Spanish to authentically depict local life.
Adult Swim announced a new 'Rick and Morty' spinoff called 'President Curtis,' starring Keith David as President Andre Curtis, exploring interdimensional diplomacy and paranormal crises, with the series set to expand the universe of the original show.
Warner Bros is reportedly removing Adult Swim-published games from sale on Steam, with developers being informed that their games will be "retired" and delisted within 60 days. The refusal to transfer ownership of the games back to the original studios has sparked disappointment and concern among developers, who fear that purchased games may be removed from users' libraries. While some developers are hopeful about the possibility of relisting their games, the overall situation has raised doubts about the future of the Adult Swim catalog.
Adult Swim released a new trailer for the upcoming anime series Ninja Kamui, directed by Sunghoo Park, featuring a former ninja seeking revenge after his family is attacked. The series, with original character designs by Takashi Okazaki, will premiere on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block on Feb. 10 and will also stream on Max the following day.
Adult Swim aired a NSFW interstitial featuring a provocative version of Steamboat Willie, raising questions about the use of iconic public domain characters. The animation depicts Steamboat Willie thrusting onto and kissing the text "PUBLIC DOMAIN BITCH," blurring the lines between ironic and sincere attempts at edginess. The article explores the trend of dark and edgy takes on beloved characters entering the public domain, questioning whether this is the most creative approach. It also discusses the potential sustainability of public domain slashers and the need for high-quality projects in this space.
Adult Swim has introduced its own version of "Steamboat Willie" Mickey Mouse, now that the character has entered the public domain. This version of Mickey Mouse is free to use, but only the original 1928 iteration, not modern versions. Adult Swim's take on Mickey Mouse is expected to appear in horror films and games, and could potentially feature in other projects. The introduction of this subversive take on Mickey Mouse opens up possibilities for appearances in various Adult Swim shows.
Co-creator Dan Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder of "Rick and Morty" discuss the vocal fan community and the divisive reaction to the show's new voice actors. Harmon acknowledges the extreme polarity of online opinions and chooses to avoid googling anything about the show. However, he mentions positive feedback from fans on platforms like the Rick and Morty subreddit. Overall, the response to the new voices has been mostly positive, with fans finding the characters still alive and the season continuing to air on Sundays.
In the fourth episode of "Rick and Morty" Season 7, titled "That's Amorte," the Smith family's Spaghetti Night takes a dark turn when it is revealed that the spaghetti is made from the corpses of people who committed suicide on a specific planet. This discovery leads to a system of incentivized self-harm and a booming spaghetti trade. The episode explores themes of exploitation, cannibalism, and the ethics of convenience. Despite the absence of co-creator Justin Roiland, the episode maintains the show's nihilistic absurdity and emotional tension. The episode's emotional climax features a montage of a terminally ill man's life, highlighting the detours and disappointments that shape a person's journey.
Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden have been revealed as the new voice actors for Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith in the animated series "Rick and Morty," replacing star Justin Roiland. The new voices were first heard in the Season 7 trailer, but Adult Swim kept the actors' names confidential until the season premiere. Roiland was fired by Adult Swim in January after being charged with domestic violence, but the charges were later dismissed. The show follows the adventures of a grandfather-grandson duo as they travel through the universe. Season 7 premiered on October 15th and will consist of 10 new episodes.
The seventh season of the animated hit show "Rick and Morty" will debut on October 15 without co-creator Justin Roiland, who has been accused of sexual assault and domestic violence. The new season features a new voice actor(s) for Roiland's characters, but the rest of the voice cast remains intact. Critics who have seen the first two episodes note that while the absence of Roiland is noticeable, the show still maintains its comedic voice and delivers its signature mix of audacity, thoughtfulness, and humor.
Adult Swim released a trailer for Rick and Morty season 7, giving fans a glimpse of the upcoming adventures and introducing the new voices behind the titular characters. Co-creator Justin Roiland, who originally voiced Rick and Morty, was fired earlier this year following allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault. The new voices are soundalikes, maintaining the characters' essence. The recasting process is nearing completion, but the identities of the new voice actors have not been revealed. The new season premieres on October 15th.