The Land of Ooo is calling once again, and this time it’s bringing a fresh batch of adventures. The official trailer for Adventure Time: Side Quests has been released ahead of its June 29 premiere on Disney+ and Hulu in the United States, giving fans their first real look at the franchise’s next chapter. Designed as a companion to the original Adventure Time, the upcoming series promises a return to the show’s playful roots while introducing new audiences to its imaginative world.
Building on the legacy of the Emmy, Peabody, and Annie Award-winning original, Side Quests focuses once again on Finn the Human and Jake the Dog as they travel across Ooo. The trailer highlights a mix of chaotic humor, colorful settings, and the kind of unpredictable storytelling that made the original series a cultural hit. At the same time, the new show appears to lean more into shorter, self-contained adventures rather than long-running story arcs.
What Adventure Time: Side Quests Is About
Unlike later seasons of Adventure Time, which leaned heavily into complex narratives and emotional arcs, Side Quests is designed to capture the lighter tone of the series’ early days. The new show follows Finn and Jake as they venture on smaller, standalone missions, ranging from absurd encounters to whimsical challenges across Ooo.
The idea behind the series is to celebrate the playful chaos that defined the franchise’s identity. From hanging out with cloud people to battling bizarre villains, the tone stays fun and accessible while still maintaining the heart that longtime fans expect. This approach also makes the series easier for new viewers to jump into without needing deep knowledge of the original storyline.
One of the biggest draws of Side Quests is the return of fan-favorite characters. Alongside Finn and Jake, the series brings back Ice King, Princess Bubblegum, Marceline, and BMO, ensuring that the world feels familiar despite its new format. These characters have been central to the franchise’s success, and their presence adds continuity to the new show.
The voice cast also blends fresh talent with returning performers. Finn is voiced by Sasha Knight, while John DiMaggio reprises his iconic role as Jake the Dog. Tom Kenny returns as Ice King, alongside Hynden Walch as Princess Bubblegum, Olivia Olson as Marceline, and Niki Yang as BMO. This combination helps maintain the original tone while allowing room for a slightly updated take on the characters.
Creative Team and Vision
The series is led by showrunner and executive producer Nate Cash, who emphasized that working on Side Quests felt similar to creating the original show. He described the experience as “hanging out with art school buddies making professional cartoons,” highlighting the creative and experimental spirit behind the project. That same energy is reflected in the trailer, which leans into humor, spontaneity, and visual creativity.
Behind the scenes, the series is produced by Cartoon Network Studios, with Darrick Bachman serving as story editor. Direction is handled by Victor Courtright and Niki Yang, while Nick Cross takes on art direction and Matthew Janszen composes the music. This team aims to balance nostalgia with a refreshed creative approach that fits modern animation audiences.
