Regular Show Reboot: Everything We Know So Far

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The animated television series “Regular Show,” produced by J.G. Quintel and airing on Cartoon Network from 2009 to 2017, boasted an impressive run of eight seasons and over 240 episodes. During its tenure, it garnered six Emmy nominations between 2011 and 2015, with one of those nods resulting in a win for the episode titled “Eggscellent.” Now, even though the series has been completed since 2017, fans are eagerly anticipating a grand return for “Regular Show.

The animated show centers around Mordecai (Quintel) and Rigby (William Salyers), a blue jay and a raccoon who hold jobs as park caretakers. These two pals are thick as thieves, always striving to assist each other in dealing with the challenges of growing up, such as discovering means to avoid work or finding romance. The last season of the show transported our duo to space, plunged them into a cosmic battle for the universe’s future, and eventually brought them back to see what became of their lives in old age.

The conclusion of this revival for “Regular Show” is as clear as a cartoon’s final scene; it’s officially happening! The original creator, J.G. Quintel, is once again at the helm, though he’s been fairly secretive about the project. To uncover more details, we’ve been doing some detective work – read on to learn what we’ve discovered!

When was the Regular Show reboot announced?

In June 2024, during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Warner Bros. shocked Cartoon Network fans by announcing a reboot of “Regular Show” alongside plans for a new “Adventure Time” series. This double announcement sparked cheers at Annecy, as reported by Variety.

According to its announcement, Warner Bros. shared very little detail about their new television series. The one definite fact was that J.G. Quintel, the original creator, would be back as the showrunner for the reboot. Since then, no further official news has emerged. However, in October 2024, some keen-eyed fans spotted a job posting on the Warner Bros. Discovery website which seemed to provide a few key insights about the forthcoming series.

The job listing was seeking an intern to aid in the remake project, and it was verified that the working title for this is “Regular Show: Lost Tapes.” This position (which has now been filled) was located in Los Angeles and was set to start in spring 2025, indicating that production on the upcoming series is likely already advanced. Regarding a release date, we’ll need to wait for future updates. Currently, it’s rumored that 44 episodes are being made, but no official confirmation has been given yet.

Will the original voice cast return for the Regular Show reboot?

News comes from the Annecy International Animation Film Festival where it was announced that “Regular Show” is returning with a new installment. According to Variety, this revival will include some familiar characters from the initial series, but the show itself is completely fresh. As J.G. Quintel, the original creator of the series, is leading the reboot, speculation suggests he may reprise his role as Mordecai, yet it remains unclear if other voice actors will return for this new venture.

The main topic of discussion has been whether William Salyers might reprise his role as Rigby. Fortunately, it seems he will be back – hints suggest this through an Instagram post from November 2024, where he shared images taken at Warner Bros. Studios HQ in Burbank, California. The photos showed the walls adorned with logos: One was Warner Bros. Animation and the other Cartoon Network Studios. Additionally, Mark Hamill’s comments indirectly confirmed Salyers’ involvement in the project.

At Fan Expo Chicago 2024, it was revealed during Hamill’s panel (who voices the timeless character Skips) that Salyers reached out to him about the reboot shortly after its announcement. Not only did this suggest a possibility of Hamill returning to his role, but he also seemed to confirm it by saying, “William Salyers messaged me. He asked, ‘Have you heard the news? I’m just concerned, are you on board or not?’ It seems as though I’ve surpassed them, but I wrote back saying, ‘There is only one Skips, and he’s eager to catch up with his old friend Rigby.’

It has been confirmed that Janie Haddad Tompkins will return as Margaret in the series. Apparently, she recorded her lines for the show quite some time ago. On the Threedom podcast on November 28, 2024, Tompkins mentioned that she had previously done a voiceover for an animated series called ‘Regular Show.’ The show has been rebooted, and she is set to go record for it following this recording session.

What happened at the end of Regular Show?

2017 marked the conclusion of “Regular Show” through a three-part finale: “A Regular Epic Final Battle” (Parts 1 & 2) and “The Power.” This series finale largely focused on Pops (Sam Marin), who was engaged in an endless, cosmic battle with his antithesis, Anti-Pops (Robert Englund). For the sake of his park friends, Pops sought to end this conflict. However, Anti-Pops had no intention of truly resolving their fight and reset the universe once more. In a last-ditch effort, Pops hurled both himself and Anti-Pops into the sun, ending the cycle of universal resets.

In the aftermath of our epic cosmic battle, the story winds down, focusing on my pals from the park. After returning from the far-off battlefield in deep space, we construct an emotional tribute to our late boss and hero, Pops. The show then takes a rare turn for cartoons, fast-forwarding through time. We get to catch up with our characters as they mature and carve out new lives, yet maintain their cherished bonds from the past. A grand reunion party finds Mordecai and Rigby, now in their 50s, reminiscing about the extraordinary lives Pops’ sacrifice granted us, culminating in a poignant scene of Pops watching over his friends from beyond the veil.

What could happen in the Regular Show reboot?

J.G. Quintel hasn’t actively worked on a “Regular Show” reboot since the original series ended, but he’s been considering it as a possibility for quite some time. When the series wrapped up, he shifted his focus to his next animated project, titled “Close Enough.” However, it’s clear that thoughts of “Regular Show” lingered in the back of his mind. In an interview with Jon Foss in 2021, Quintel mentioned, “If people still remember ‘Regular Show’ when we finish [‘Close Enough’], who knows, maybe I could do more.” He hasn’t shared many details about potential ideas for continuing the show, choosing to keep his thoughts largely private.

It remains uncertain where the “Regular Show” reboot will kick off, considering how the initial series concluded. While we’re aware that both old and new characters will be involved, we’re still in the dark about when and where the narrative will take place. The story could potentially continue from the Season 8 finale with Mordecai and Rigby as middle-aged men, or it might return to their days working at the park during their twenties. The title “Lost Tapes” seems to hint at the latter possibility. On the show’s subreddit, fans are speculating that the reboot will be set before the finale, somewhere within the existing seasons, with the title serving as a reference to the revelation in the original series that Pops had been watching events unfold on VHS tapes.

Does the Cartoon Network situation put the Regular Show reboot at risk?

As a devoted “Regular Show” fan, I couldn’t contain my excitement when the reboot news broke out. However, the joy quickly turned into worry. In July 2024, whispers began circulating online about potential troubles at Cartoon Network. These rumors seemed to stem from some posts by current and ex-employees, hinting that the once iconic headquarters of the network was being closed down. Although it was clarified that Cartoon Network wasn’t going anywhere, the internet took those posts and ran with them.

Following the debunking of that rumor, there was another occasion for internet speculation about Cartoon Network’s demise: Warner Bros. Discovery closed down its popular website in August. The closure left fans disappointed as they watched classic flash games and easily accessible archives disappear in an instant. However, it’s essential to understand this action was simply a part of their ongoing efforts to reduce costs, as Forbes described. If you visit the website now, you’ll be redirected to Max and invited to register.

It’s quite reasonable for fans of Cartoon Network to feel uneasy with the recent events surrounding Warner Bros. Discovery, considering their decision to scrap a nearly finished “Batgirl” movie. However, at present, there are no indications that Warner Bros. Discovery intends to shut down Cartoon Network entirely, so it seems the “Regular Show” reboot will go ahead as planned.

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2025-06-01 23:30