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Regular Show: The Lost Tapes is returning May 11 on Cartoon Network with the entire original voice cast. This 9-year revival reunites J.G. Quintel, Mark Hamill, and the beloved ensemble for 44 new episodes of surreal park chaos.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Premiere Date: May 11, 2026 on Cartoon Network internationally
- Cast Returning: J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill, and more from original 8-season run
- New Episodes: 44 planned 11-minute episodes with original creator as showrunner
- Last Episode: Original series ended in 2017, nearly a decade since finale
The Park Returns with Fresh Chaos After 9 Years
Regular Show fans got the ultimate surprise announcement on March 23, 2026. The beloved Cartoon Network series, which ran for 8 critically acclaimed seasons from 2010 to 2017, is officially making a comeback. The new series, titled Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, will premiere on May 11, 2026, bringing Mordecai, Rigby, and the entire chaotic crew back to television.
The revival was first announced in June 2024 at the Annecy Animation Film Festival, but fans have been buzzing ever since. Today’s announcement confirmed the exact premiere date and released the first official poster, sending longtime viewers into celebration mode.
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Regular Show Lost Tapes returns May 11 on Cartoon Network with original cast
Original Cast Assembled for the Long-Awaited Return
One of the biggest questions fans asked was whether the original voice talent would return. The answer is a resounding yes. J.G. Quintel, the series creator, is back as showrunner and will voice Mordecai. Joining him are William Salyers as Benson, Sam Marin, and legendary actor Mark Hamill reprising his role as Skips.
Additional returning cast members include Minty Lewis and Janie Haddad Tompkins. This full ensemble brings back the voices fans have loved for nearly a decade, ensuring the new episodes will feel authentically like Regular Show continues, not a reboot.
What to Expect: 44 New Episodes of Surreal Comedy
| Detail | Information |
| Series Title | Regular Show: The Lost Tapes |
| Network | Cartoon Network |
| Premiere Date | May 11, 2026 |
| Episode Count | 44 eleven-minute episodes planned |
According to revelations at FanExpo Chicago, Mark Hamill confirmed the show plans 44 new episodes, each running 11 minutes. The series will continue the surreal, chaotic storytelling that made Regular Show legendary. From mundane park jobs spiraling into reality-bending disasters, the new episodes promise to deliver the same hilarity and unexpected twists fans adored.
“Mordecai and Rigby, best friends who work and live at a local park, somehow find their mundane jobs descending into surreal chaos, much to the annoyance of their boss and coworkers.”
— Cartoon Network, Official Series Synopsis
Development Kept Fans Waiting, But the Wait is Nearly Over
The journey from announcement to premiere took patience. Cartoon Network Studios first revealed the project at Annecy 2024, with J.G. Quintel confirmed as returning showrunner. Throughout 2024 and 2025, the production team quietly assembled behind the scenes. In October 2024, a Warner Bros. Discovery job listing revealed the working title as Lost Tapes.
Character designer Ben Adams shared exciting details in interviews, confirming an Eileen-centered episode was in production. Head writer Matt Price confirmed in September 2025 that the show would hit 2026, though the specific date remained secret until today’s official announcement.
Could Regular Show: The Lost Tapes Finally Deliver the Closure Fans Crave?
The original series ended in 2017 with a feature film that left many questions answered but fans wanting more. Nine years is a long time to wait, and expectations are incredibly high. Will these 44 new episodes provide the fresh storylines and character growth fans deserve, or will they dive deeper into the lore only longtime devotees understand?
With the trailer premiering on March 23 and the premiere just 49 days away, the Regular Show community is at peak excitement levels again.
Sources
- Polygon – Cartoon Network’s Regular Show revival release date confirmed
- Regular Show Fandom Wiki – Comprehensive cast and crew information
- Cartoon Network – Official announcement and premiere details
