Bubbleblabber’s Most Anticipated New And Returning Adult Animated Series For 2026

We have a number of new and returning series coming in 2026 and this clearly is just a sample of what’s to come as we’re expecting more announcements for orders and such over the next couple of months. That said, dramas, comedies, and more are eagerly anticipated and this is what America’s got going for the upcoming year.

10) Primal Season 3

The first big premiere for 2026 is the return of Primal on January 11 on Adult Swim, as animation legend Genndy Tartakovsky is delivering a massive, unexpected twist: Spear is returning as an undead zombie . While the series was originally rumored to become an anthology after Spear’s death in Season 2, Tartakovsky pivoted back to his original duo to explore a darker, more “metaphysical and trippy” direction. This new season, described as a “natural continuation,” will dive into “finding humanity in death” as a mindless, memory-stripped Spear must navigate a brutal world and eventually reunite with Fang and her offspring. Expect the same award-winning, dialogue-free storytelling and visceral action, but amped up with a pulp-horror vibe that promises to “flip the script” on everything fans thought they knew about the series.

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9) American Dad on FOX

American Dad! makes its triumphant homecoming to FOX on February 22, 2026, after a twelve-year “detour” on TBS . This move isn’t just a brief visit; the network has committed to a massive four-season renewal (taking the show through Season 23), ensuring the Smith family remains a staple of the Animation Domination block for years to come. Viewers can look forward to a landmark season that includes the series’ 400th episode, featuring a high-stakes plot where Stan must contend with yet another CIA-engineered clone. While the move back to broadcast television means a slight adjustment in language (swapping “cable” swears for more creative dialogue), executive producer Matt Weitzman has assured fans that the show’s signature surrealism and bizarre character-driven humor remain fully intact . With guest stars like Chris Pine, RuPaul, and Patrick Stump already confirmed, the return to FOX promises to be a star-studded celebration of one of the weirdest and most beloved comedies on TV.

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8) Alley Cats

Alley Cats marks Ricky Gervais’ highly anticipated return to scripted television and his first animated series in over a decade. Slated for a 2026 release on Netflix, the “slacker sitcom” follows a group of feral British cats ruminating on the absurdities of everyday life. What makes the project particularly exciting is the reunion of the After Life ensemble, with Gervais starring alongside fan favorites like Diane Morgan, Kerry Godliman, and David Earl. Animation is being handled by the award-winning Blink Industries (Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared), ensuring a “bold 2D style” that perfectly complements Gervais’ signature blend of biting social commentary and unexpected heart. Whether you’re here for the cynical feline philosophies or the star-studded voice cast, Alley Cats promises to be a standout addition to Netflix’s adult animation slate.

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7) Breaking Bear

I had a chance to see a sneak peek of this series at New York Comic-Con 2025 with the cast in tow and when each cast member continues to have a hard time coming to grips what the hell is going on, you know you’re in for a good time. Described as a wild mashup of Yogi Bear and The Sopranos, the series follows a dysfunctional family of bears who turn to a life of organized crime and drug dealing to save their forest home from frackers and mobsters. The hype for this show is largely driven by its incredible A-list voice cast: Oscar-winner Brendan Fraser stars as Jer, the clueless “mastermind” of the operation, alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar as Blair, the actual brains of the family, and Annie Murphy as a local news anchor caught in the chaos. Produced by Tom DeLonge’s To The Stars Media and created by Julien Nitzberg (The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia), Breaking Bear promises to be a “delightfully offensive” and “spectacularly chaotic” send-up of classic mob sagas that isn’t afraid to skewer every pop culture trope in its path.

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6) Keeping Up With Joneses

Anybody who is or isn’t a fan of the Dallas Cowboys should be thrilled for Keeping Up with the Joneses, a new half-hour comedy coming to Adult Swim in 2026. The series is a biting send-up of the American obsession with wealth, following the Newberry family as they move to the elite Highland Park neighborhood of Dallas and desperately try to match their “staggeringly wealthy” neighbors. The highlight? Their actual next-door neighbor is an animated version of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, voiced by legendary Dallas radio personality Gordon Keith, whose iconic “Fake Jerry” caricature has officially been made canon for the show. Created by the Emmy-winning team behind Robot Chicken and Mike Tyson Mysteries (Hugh Davidson, Rachel Ramras, and Larry Dorf), the show promises to mine the endless legal drama and billionaire eccentricities of the Dallas elite for pure comedic gold.

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5) Ted

Peacock is doubling down with both the return of the hit prequel and a brand-new Ted animated sequel series. First, the live-action prequel series returns for Season 2 on March 5, 2026, picking up with 17-year-old John Bennett and Ted navigating the chaos of senior year. However, the real buzz surrounds the newly greenlit animated continuation, which will serve as a direct sequel to the original two films. In a major win for longtime fans, Mark Wahlberg and Amanda Seyfried are officially returning to voice John and Sam, reuniting with Seth MacFarlane’s Ted for the first time in over a decade. This animated shift allows MacFarlane to return to his Family Guy wheelhouse, promising a “raunchy, unfiltered” experience that finally gives the franchise the Ted 3 closure audiences have been waiting for.

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4) Creature Commandos Season 2

The only thing coming to HBO MAX in 2026 that is an original animated series announced thus far is Creature Commandos Season 2, as the series has officially moved into production following its record-breaking debut and a staggering 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. While the first season set the foundation for James Gunn’s new DCU, Season 2 is reportedly raising the stakes by introducing one of DC’s most powerful icons, Captain Atom (the Nathaniel Adam version), as a recurring character. The narrative will follow the aftermath of the Season 1 finale’s “Task Force M” roster shake-up, which saw the tragic loss of Nina Mazursky but added heavy hitters like King Shark, Nosferata, and a rebuilt G.I. Robot to the team under the Bride’s leadership. With a dedicated writers’ room now fast-tracking the scripts, Season 2 promises more of the “R-rated monster mayhem” fans loved, further weaving these characters into the live-action tapestry of the broader DC Universe.

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3) Golden Axe

The year 2025 was odd for Comedy Central as we were supposed to get Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head back in April only for it to debut with South Park in July thereby delayed the return of Everybody Hates Chris which has me thinking that show gets the earlier start before this one sometime in the first quarter. Soon after, Golden Axe brings Sega’s iconic 1989 hack-and-slash world to Comedy Central in 2026. The series is being spearheaded by Mike McMahan (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Solar Opposites) and Joe Chandler (American Dad!), ensuring a “hilarious and loving homage” that leans into the absurdity of the fantasy genre. The star-studded voice cast is a comedy goldmine, featuring Matthew Rhys as the hygiene-challenged battle dwarf Gilius Thunderhead, Danny Pudi as the hopelessly naive rookie Hampton Squib, and Lisa Gilroy as the sharp-witted sorceress Tyris Flare. With the animation experts at Titmouse (Big Mouth) handling the visuals and a 10-episode order to save the world of Yuria from the persistent Death Adder, Golden Axe promises to be a nostalgic yet refreshingly cynical take on a gaming classic.

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2) Bad Friends

Fans of the hit podcast should be buzzing with anticipation as Bad Friends brings the legendary chemistry of Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee to the world of adult animation on Hulu. Produced by 20th Television Animation, the series reimagines the duo’s hilarious, often contentious dynamic through the lens of a “bug-centric” high school comedy. The show follows Andrew as a fiery lightning bug and Bobby as a shy roly-poly as they navigate the treacherous, misfit-filled waters of insect adolescence. With scripts co-written by Santino himself alongside creator Nick Kreiss, fans can expect the same raw, improv-heavy energy that made the podcast a global phenomenon, now amplified by the surreal visual freedom of animation. As Hulu continues to expand its “Animayhem” block, Bad Friends is positioned to be a standout original that captures the “lightning in a bottle” charm of the Sleept King and the Red Rocket.

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1) Strip Law

Fans of irreverent, high-stakes comedy should set a reminder for February 20, 2026, when Strip Law makes its global debut on Netflix. Created by Emmy-nominated writer Cullen Crawford (Star Trek: Lower Decks, M.O.D.O.K.) and produced by the animation powerhouses at Titmouse Inc. (Big Mouth, The Venture Bros.), the series offers a chaotic, 10-episode dive into the Las Vegas legal scene. The story follows Lincoln Gumb (Adam Scott), a lawyer so boring he can’t win a case in the neon-soaked insanity of Sin City—until he teams up with Sheila Flambé (Janelle James), a hedonistic local magician who brings wild theatrics and “flashy pizzazz” to the courtroom. With a stellar supporting cast including Stephen Root, Keith David, and Shannon Gisela, Strip Law promises to be a “joyous chaotic distraction” that blends the absurdity of Jury Duty with the sharp, boundary-pushing wit Netflix adult animation is known for.