Regular Show to Return with a New Series in May
Cartoon Network announced today the return of one of its most celebrated animated comedy series, Regular Show. Premiering with a special half-hour episode on May 11 across Cartoon Network’s global channels, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes uncovers all-new chaotic escapades of Mordecai and Rigby.
Created by executive producer JG Quintel and produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes centers on Mordecai and Rigby – best friends who work and live at a local park. Somehow, their mundane jobs always descend into surreal chaos, much to the annoyance of their boss and coworkers.
From crashing a friend’s luau to searching for the sweetest spot to take a nap, avoiding work quickly spirals into thwarting surreal disasters… in the most hilarious and entertaining way.
“Regular Show has always been a cultural lightning bolt, defined by bold humour, unforgettable characters, and a distinctive visual style. Its return underscores our commitment to premium animation with global appeal,” said Vanessa Brookman, Warner Bros. Discovery GM, International Kids, Animation and Franchise.
“With Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, JG Quintel and the team honour the original’s legacy while introducing something fresh. We’re excited to bring Mordecai, Rigby, and the gang back to audiences worldwide, while welcoming a new generation of fans.”
Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, added, “Thank goodness JG works harder than Mordecai and Rigby, or we might have had to wait another nine years to see these characters again. With Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, JG and his incredible team have delivered the same absurd humour and genuine heart that made Regular Show a classic. We’re excited to welcome fans back to the park.”
Creator and executive producer JG Quintel said, “It’s been so much fun working with everyone on more Regular Show. We’re just making stuff for ourselves and trying to crack each other up. It reminds me a lot of the original run. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”
Beyond the screen, fans globally (excluding MENA and Turkey) can dive deeper into the universe of Regular Show: The Lost Tapes through a new custom takeover in Cartoon Network: Game On! — the network’s popular Roblox metaverse experience. For six weeks, users can fully immerse themselves in key locations from the show, in a brand-new Regular Show Island.
Players can meet popular Regular Show characters, including Rigby, Mordecai, Benson, Skips, Pops, Muscle Man & Hi-Five Ghost, ride around the park in iconic Regular Show vehicles, including Gold Cart & Lawn Mower; and build Regular Show themed rides and decorations in their own theme park. Additionally, fans can make a stage, grab an instrument, and rock the park in Regular Show rhythm mini-game Mordecai & The Rigby’s: Rock Out.
Over the course of its eight seasons, Regular Show became one of Cartoon Network’s most influential and beloved modern titles – a creator-driven series that blended comedy and emotional storytelling. At its peak in 2013, the series drew almost 2.5 million weekly U.S. viewers and reached an average 4 million weekly audience in EMEA (UK, ZA, PL, IT, ES, RO and HU) – building a passionate cross-generational fan base.
It consistently ranks among the network’s top‑performing shows. More recently, the series has remained a strong performer on HBO Max, ranking among the platform’s top kids’ shows globally. On Digital, Regular Show drew 59 million monthly average views in 2025, across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, with a 100% increase year-on-year.
The legacy of the series also includes a feature-length movie along with widespread critical acclaim, including a Primetime Emmy Award and multiple Emmy, Annie, and BAFTA Children’s Awards nominations.
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes is produced by Cartoon Network Studios. The executive producers are JG Quintel, Sean Szeles, and Sam Register. Toby Jones serves as supervising director, Paula Spence serves as supervising art director, and Ryan Slater serves as producer.
The voice cast includes JG Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill, Minty Lewis, and Janie Haddad Tompkins, among others.
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes will premiere internationally, on Cartoon Network and HBO Max, on Monday, May 11. In the US alone, it will premiere on Cartoon Network on Monday, May 11, and arrive on HBO Max and Hulu later this year.
