Adult Swim and Cartoon Network Announce Docuseries and Robot Chicken Specials
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Cartoon Network and Adult Swim have announced a five-part documentary series for Cartoon Network’s 35th anniversary, set for release in 2027. The series will explore the network’s history and artists across multiple eras, blending archival footage with new interviews. Additionally, a Cartoon Network special from the stop-motion comedy series “Robot Chicken” is in production, featuring characters like Courage the Cowardly Dog and Johnny Bravo, also planned for 2027. A second “Robot Chicken” special, titled “Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special,” will celebrate Adult Swim’s 25th anniversary, premiering Sunday, Aug. 30 on Adult Swim and streaming Aug. 31 on HBO Max.
What’s reported
Cartoon Network and Adult Swim announced a five-part documentary series for Cartoon Network’s 35th anniversary.
The docuseries is set to release in 2027.
It will explore the network across multiple eras, blending archival footage with newly filmed interviews.
A “Robot Chicken” Cartoon Network special is in production, featuring Courage the Cowardly Dog, Johnny Bravo, and Scooby Doo characters, planned for 2027.
A second “Robot Chicken” special, “Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special,” will celebrate Adult Swim’s 25th anniversary.
The Adult Swim special features characters like Assy McGee, Brock Sampson, and others from Adult Swim shows, on a cruise ship that turns into a disaster.
The Adult Swim special premieres Sunday, Aug. 30 on Adult Swim and streams Aug. 31 on HBO Max.
Key figures
Michael Ouweleen, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim President
Seth Green, co-creator of “Robot Chicken”
Matthew Senreich, co-creator of “Robot Chicken”
Sources: Variety
