Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 19TH May 2026 – Cartoon Network has announced the international premiere date of its brand-new animated series, Adventure Time: Side Quests, produced by Cartoon Network Studios, launching on linear channels on Monday 5 October.
A companion to the beloved original, Emmy®, Peabody, and Annie Award-winning series Adventure Time, the new series follows young hero Finn and his magical dog best friend Jake as they embark on adventures across the fantastical land of Ooo — partying with cloud people and pushing the evil away along the way.
One of Cartoon Network’s most beloved and imaginative franchises, Adventure Time captivated audiences with its heartfelt storytelling, playful humour, and richly creative world. Adventure Time: Side Quests builds on the spirit of the early seasons, delivering lighter, self-contained adventures. Designed to introduce a new generation of fans to the land of Ooo, whilst giving existing fans more of what they love. The series brings standalone, silly quests and playful challenges – celebrating the joyful chaos of Finn and Jake’s adventures.
Adventure Time: Side Quests is executive produced by Nate Cash – who is the Showrunner, with Darrick Bachman serving as Story Editor. Victor Courtright and Niki Yang direct, Nick Cross is the Art Director, and Matthew Janszen is the Composer. Finn the Human is voiced by Sasha Knight and John DiMaggio returns as the voice of Jake the Dog. The series will also reunite fan-favourite characters including Ice King (Tom Kenny), Princess Bubblegum (Hynden Walch), Marceline (Olivia Olson), and BMO (Niki Yang).
Warner Bros. Discovery GM, International Kids, Animation and Franchise Vanessa Brookman said: “With its wit, originality and unpredictability, Adventure Time has always been quintessential Cartoon Network. In Side Quests, Nate and the team have crafted the perfect entry point for new audiences discovering the Land of Ooo for the first time, while offering a heartfelt love letter to fans who have been on the extraordinary journey from the very beginning.”
Showrunner and Executive Producer, Nate Cash said: “Making Side Quests felt like making the original Adventure Time, which felt like hanging out with art school buddies making professional cartoons. That sounds like a big sandwich of feelings, and it was! You’re going to love these NEW adventures with Finn & Jake!”
Adventure Time: Side Quests will premiere internationally, on Cartoon Network on Monday 5 October. The series will premiere on Hulu only in the United States on June 29.