Cartoon Network Revives Regular Show with 'The Lost Tapes'
Mordecai and Rigby have finally arrived to cause some more mayhem in the park
Created by J. G. Quintel and produced by Cartoon Network Studios, the new series drops straight back into the unpredictable lives of Mordecai and Rigby. What begins as another attempt to avoid work rarely stays grounded for long. From crashing a friend’s luau to chasing the perfect nap spot, even the smallest tasks unravel into surreal, high-stakes chaos, usually to the frustration of Benson and the rest of the park crew.
For Warner Bros. Discovery, the return taps into a legacy that never really faded. “Regular Show has always been a cultural lightning bolt, defined by bold humour, unforgettable characters and a distinctive visual style,” Vanessa Brookman noted, adding that the revival “honours the original’s legacy while introducing something fresh… bringing Mordecai, Rigby and the gang back to audiences worldwide, while welcoming a new generation of fans.”
That balance between nostalgia and new energy runs through the creative process itself. “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,” Quintel shared, describing a production that echoes the spirit of the original run. “It reminds me a lot of the original run. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”
Beyond the episodes, the series is expanding into interactive space. Fans globally, excluding MENA and Turkey, can explore a dedicated experience inside Cartoon Network: Game On! on Roblox, where a limited-time “Regular Show Island” recreates locations from the series. Players can meet characters, explore the park in iconic vehicles and jump into a rhythm mini-game built around the show’s signature chaos.
Originally airing between 2010 and 2017, Regular Show grew into one of Cartoon Network’s defining modern titles. At its peak, it drew nearly 2.5 million weekly viewers in the US and averaged around 4 million across EMEA, building a fanbase that stretched across generations. That momentum has carried into the streaming era, where the series remains a strong performer on HBO Max, while clips and episodes continue to pull tens of millions of monthly views across digital platforms.
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes will run for 44 episodes, reuniting Quintel with executive producers Sean Szeles and Sam Register. The returning voice cast includes Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill, Minty Lewis and Janie Haddad Tompkins.
The park is open again, and if history says anything, things are about to get weird very quickly.