Adult Swim has ordered new movie revivals of three of its classic animated series– Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Venture Bros., and Metalocalypse. These pictures will be released worldwide on DVD/BluRay and on-demand for a 90-day window before being offered to stream on HBO Max and Adult Swim.
Adult Swim debuted in 2001, offering nighttime programming on Cartoon Network. This block followed in the tradition of the existing series Space Ghost Coast-To-Coast and catered to older viewers with anime and off-kilter comedy. Aqua Teen Hunger Force was one of the earliest Adult Swim shows, created by Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro. It became a licensing bonanza and lasted for 11 seasons consisting of 139 episodes.
Jackson Publick created The Venture Bros. which, at its core, is a parody of Jonny Quest and followed the exploits of spunky teenage boys Dean and Hank, their mad scientist father, Dr. Thaddeus “Rusty” Venture, and their muscular bodyguard, Brock Samson, as they battled the forces of the supervillain The Monarch and a host of other colorful threats. There were 81 episodes spread over eight seasons.
Metalocalypse premiered in 2006 and lasted for four seasons– 61 episodes– plus a one-hour special. The series followed the most popular band on Earth, Dethklok, as they traveled the globe inadvertently bringing death and destruction where ever they go, usually caused by their overzealous fans.
Here are descriptions for the new films:
Aqua Teen Hunger Force: “A continuation of the hit animated series, fans will find out what happens next with Frylock, Meatwad, and Master Shake, who consider themselves crime fighters, but the truth is they never fight crime. Aqua Teen Hunger Force is created by Matt Maiellaro and Dave Willis and follows the strange everyday lives of three human-sized food products living in New Jersey.”
The Venture Bros.: “Doc’s latest invention will either bankrupt the Ventures or launch them to new heights, as Hank searches for himself, Dean searches for Hank, The Monarch searches for answers, and a mysterious woman from their pasts threatens to bring their entire world crashing down on them. The Venture Bros. is created, written and executive produced by Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer.”
Metalocalypse: “The power-hungry TRIBUNAL unveils their secret and deadly “Falconback Project” as the world grows in embattled chaos and the menacing Doomstar breaches the Earth’s atmosphere while the mysterious and twisted dissent of a band member threatens the future of Dethklok. Picking up directly after the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth: Can Dethklok choose between their egos and the greater good of the world to embark on a gauntlet of dangers that will try their very souls and finally write the song that will be their salvation? The new movie is created by Brendon Small and Tommy Blancha. The movie soundtrack will be released on WaterTower Music.”
Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen stated:
“Leveraging the power of WarnerMedia allows us to deliver original content to our amazingly dedicated and not-shy fans, while also giving our talented series creators an opportunity to tell stories in new and interesting ways.”
These movies have just been announced, so it is unknown when they will be released. Are you excited that these properties are getting another installment? Are there any other Adult Swim shows from the past that you’d like to see revived in a movie?
