Cartoon Network is bringing back one of its most beloved animated series. The first teaser for Regular Show: The Lost Tapes arrived this week, giving fans their first real look at the revival nearly nine years after the original show ended. The teaser confirms the series will premiere on May 11, 2026, with 44 new episodes featuring the original voice cast.
The short teaser shows Mordecai and Rigby staring at a glitching television screen. The screen flashes familiar images from the original series, including the park where they worked. A voice announces “Brand new Regular Show: The Lost Tapes dropping May 11th” as the title appears on screen. The teaser gives viewers a quick reminder of the show’s classic visual style and humor.
What Regular Show: The Lost Tapes Is Actually About
The new series takes a different approach from typical reboots. Instead of moving the story forward, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes will show adventures that happened during the original show’s timeline. The title refers to the original series finale, where it was shown that the entire show existed on VHS tapes being watched by cosmic beings.
Creator J.G. Quintel returns to write and produce the revival alongside Matt Price. The concept allows the team to create new stories without changing the original ending that fans loved. This approach addresses concerns from the voice cast and fans about messing with the show’s proper conclusion.
Returning Voice Cast and Production Team
Almost the entire original voice cast returns for the revival. J.G. Quintel will voice Mordecai, William Salyers returns as Rigby, Sam Marin will voice Benson, Muscle Man, and Pops, and Mark Hamill is back as Skips. Minty Lewis and Janie Haddad Tompkins round out the returning cast.
Toby Jones serves as supervising director, with Paula Spence as supervising art director. Sam Register, Ryan Slater, and Sean Szeles executive produce alongside Quintel. Cartoon Network Studios produces the 44-episode series.
Release Plans and Streaming Information
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes will debut on Cartoon Network on May 11, 2026, with a half-hour premiere special. The series will air on Cartoon Network in the United States and international territories. Streaming plans include availability on Hulu and HBO Max later in 2026, though exact dates have not been announced.
Early reports suggested the revival might move to Adult Swim, especially for the Canadian broadcast. However, the official teaser confirms the show will premiere on Cartoon Network. Canadian viewers will see the show on Adult Swim Canada during the 2025-26 season.
What the Voice Cast Has Said About Returning
William Salyers, who voices Rigby, shared his thoughts about the revival before details were confirmed. He mentioned being concerned about returning because the original series ended so well.
“I mostly didn’t want to ruin what I thought was one of the best endings of a series that I had anything to do with or not. I thought the actors ended it on a brilliant note. That was my first thought, that I hope they don’t undo that. And… theoretically, they do not.” – William Salyers, Voice of Rigby
The cast’s hesitation turned to excitement once they understood the concept would preserve the original ending while creating new content within the existing timeline.
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The Original Show’s Legacy
Regular Show premiered on Cartoon Network on September 6, 2010, and ran for eight seasons with 244 episodes until January 16, 2017. The show followed Mordecai, a blue jay, and Rigby, a raccoon, two 23-year-old best friends working as groundskeepers at a park. Their attempts to avoid work led to strange adventures, supernatural events, and often world-ending problems.
The series earned six Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won one. It also spawned a movie, Regular Show: The Movie, which released in 2015. The show’s popularity remained strong after its conclusion, with streaming numbers on Hulu keeping it relevant for new audiences.
What Fans Can Expect From the New Episodes
The teaser and official descriptions suggest the revival will keep the original show’s energy. The description mentions “epic battles with the Moon Monster” and “hilarious pranks on Benson.” The 44 episodes will give viewers plenty of new content while staying within the familiar park setting.
J.G. Quintel will participate in a Q&A panel at WonderCon 2026 on March 27 to share more details about the series. Fans attending the convention will likely get the first extended look at the new episodes before the May premiere.
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes arrives on Cartoon Network on May 11, 2026. The original series is currently streaming on Hulu and Disney+.
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