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[11/13/25 - 07:00 AM]
Celebrated Animators Patrick McHale, Ian Jones-Quartey, Rebecca Sugar and Pendleton Ward Unite for a Bold Narrative Experiment in Three-Acts, "Adult Swim's The Elephant," to Premiere December 19
"Adult Swim's The Elephant" is a rare creative experiment in which each of the three-acts are made in isolation.
[06/12/25 - 02:00 PM]
Adult Swim Reveals New and Returning Series and a Forthcoming Special Featuring Top Industry Creators at Annecy International Animation Film Festival
Adult Swim also announced that the new quarter-hour comedy "Women Wearing Shoulder Pads" will premiere globally beginning Sunday, August 17 at midnight ET/PT.






ADULT SWIM'S THE ELEPHANT (ADULT SWIM)
Premieres Friday, December 19
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/19/25 - ???
STATUS:
new this winter (yet to premiere)
TIME SLOT:
fridays from 11:00 PM-11:30 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (1 episodes)
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
one-off special
DESCRIPTION:
(from Adult Swim's press release, November 2025) A powerhouse collection of animators have joined together for a one-of-a-kind event, "Adult Swim's The Elephant," premiering as an ad-free experience on Friday, December 19 at 11:00pm ET/PT on Adult Swim, next day on HBO Max. Known for creating some of the most beloved and groundbreaking animated series in history, Patrick McHale ("Over the Garden Wall"), Ian Jones-Quartey ("OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes"), Rebecca Sugar ("Steven Universe"), and Pendleton Ward ("Adventure Time") have reunited to push the boundaries of conventional storytelling - resulting in an animated adventure so mysterious, even they don't know what it's about.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Ian Jones-Quartey as DIR
· Patrick McHale as DIR
· Pendleton Ward as DIR
· Rebecca Sugar as DIR
GENRE(S):
· comedy (all)
· comedy (animated)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Titmouse