Adult Swim Unveils Action-Packed Second Trailer for ‘President Curtis’ Spin-off Series
Adult Swim has officially released a chaotic and fast-paced second trailer for its highly anticipated animated spin-off, President Curtis. Centered on the bombastic, tough-talking Commander-in-Chief first introduced in Rick and Morty, the new solo series promises to deliver the network’s signature blend of high-concept sci-fi violence and absurd workplace comedy.
The 76-second preview highlights a series that plays like an action movie dialed up to eleven. Moving far past standard Oval Office politics, the trailer opens with President Curtis gathering his inner circle in a locker room, declaring they are going to do things “cool and above board” before immediately cutting to a barrage of explosions, attacking black hawk helicopters, and strange laser-firing bio-tech creatures.
Leprechauns, Spaceships, and “Bitch-Like” Destruction
The trailer gives fans a closer look at the show’s supporting cast and dynamic. In a sharp comedic exchange inside the Oval Office, President Curtis breaks down the tactical hiring of a team member named Doyle, noting that because Doyle is “half-leprechaun, he’s wary of deception magic.” When his aide questions whether leprechauns actually like those things, the Secret Service detail responds in frustration, “So you’ve literally hired my mother!”
In classic Curtis fashion, he brushes off the mortal peril with supreme arrogance. Facing down a swarm of monsters, he yells, “This is what I’d be saying if I wasn’t destroying you like a bitch!”
A Beloved Character Takes the Reins
Originally voiced by Keith David in Rick and Morty, the character of the US President has long been a fan favorite for his fragile ego, intense patriotism, and willingness to engage in petty blood sports with Rick Sanchez. President Curtis leans heavily into that established persona, treating global and intergalactic crises with the casual confidence of an action hero who knows he’s the star of the show. The trailer closes on a character admiring his swagger, telling him, “You’re a cool guy,” to which Curtis smoothly replies, “It’s kind of my thing.”
Release Date and Where to Watch
Viewers won’t have to wait long to see how the President handles a fractured multiverse. President Curtis is scheduled to premiere next Sunday, July 26th at 11:30 PM ET/PT on Adult Swim. For cord-cutters and streaming fans, episodes will be available to stream the next day on HBO Max.
