Adventure Time reboot returns to lighthearted roots
Originally published Jun 24, 2026
By Jake Kleinman · Polygon
AI-generated summary based on Polygon · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 24, 2026
Key points
- Adventure Time: Side Quests is a reboot focusing on the lighthearted, early seasons of the original show.
- The new series features self-contained episodes with no overarching plot, returning to the show's comedic roots.
- Nate Cash, former Adventure Time creative director, created the reboot to reset the lore and explore the characters' origins.
- Sasha Knight voices a younger Finn, while John DiMaggio returns as Jake, preserving the original dynamic.
- The reboot aims to provide a fresh, accessible take on the Adventure Time universe while acknowledging its darker developments.
Adventure Time: Side Quests is a new spinoff that brings back the show's early, whimsical tone. Created by Nate Cash, the series features self-contained episodes focusing on Finn and Jake in a lighter, funnier format. The reboot aims to reset the lore and explore the characters' origins in a more comedic and accessible way. Sasha Knight voices a younger Finn, while John DiMaggio reprises his role as Jake. The show premieres on Hulu and Disney Plus on June 29.
Read the original story: Polygon — by Jake Kleinman