Cartoon Network unveils Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
March 23, 2026
By Nik Roseveare
Cartoon Network has announced the return of Regular Show. Premiering with a special half-hour episode on May 11th across Cartoon Network’s global channels, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes uncovers all-new episodes of the celebrated animated series.
Created by Executive Producer JG Quintel and produced by Cartoon Network Studios, Regular Show: The Lost Tapes centres 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, namely Skips, Pops, Muscle Man, Hi-Five Ghost and park boss Benson. The new season will run for 44 episodes.
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) GM, International Kids, Animation and Franchise Vanessa Brookman, commented: “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. 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.”
President, Warner Bros Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, Sam Register, said: “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.”
Quintel added: “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.
Regular Show initially ran for eight seasons between 2010 and 2017 and grew to become one of Cartoon Network’s most influential modern titles. At its peak in 2013, the series drew almost 2.5 million weekly US 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 per cent increase year-on-year.
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes is produced by Cartoon Network Studios. 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 Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill, Minty Lewis, and Janie Haddad Tompkins among others.
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