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Adventure Time : Side Quests Season 2 Trailer out now

Published on 24/09/2026 Adventure Time
Cartoon hero with sword and dog in magical fantasy world

Warner Bros. just dropped the Season 2 trailer for Adventure Time : Side Quests, and there's plenty to unpack. If you've been keeping tabs on what's landing on Hulu and Disney+ lately, this one is hard to miss. The animated series brings Finn and Jake back to the land of Ooo for another round of chaotic, unpredictable adventures, and the new footage makes it clear the creative team hasn't toned things down one bit.

What the Season 2 trailer reveals about Ooo's wildest detours

The trailer opens with exactly the kind of energy fans of the original Adventure Time universe have come to expect. Finn and Jake face wrestling toads, baby gladiators, and at least one magic spell gone badly wrong, all within the first couple of minutes. The pacing feels snappy, the visual gags land fast, and the tone stays true to what made Season 1 worth watching in the first place.

What stands out most is how the show frames these smaller stories. Rather than building toward some world-ending threat, Side Quests leans into the idea that even the most minor detour in Ooo can spiral into something genuinely bonkers. A quick errand becomes a gladiatorial showdown. A simple favor turns into a magical catastrophe. That premise still works, and the Season 2 trailer suggests the writers are leaning into it harder than before.

Fan-favourite characters return alongside Finn and Jake. Ice King, voiced by Tom Kenny, Princess Bubblegum by Hynden Walch, Marceline by Olivia Olson, and BMO by Niki Yang are all back. Their presence adds continuity and gives longtime fans of the franchise something familiar to hold onto while the show keeps throwing new chaos at the screen.

Character Voice Actor
Finn the Human Sasha Knight
Jake the Dog John DiMaggio
Ice King Tom Kenny
Princess Bubblegum Hynden Walch
Marceline Olivia Olson
BMO Niki Yang

Worth noting : John DiMaggio returns as Jake, a casting choice that carries real weight for anyone who grew up with the original show. His voice is inseparable from the character at this point, and hearing it in the trailer immediately grounds the whole thing.

The creative team and production behind Season 2

Adventure Time : Side Quests is produced by Cartoon Network Studios, the same studio behind the original series that ran for 10 seasons from 2010 to 2018. The production structure for Season 2 keeps the same leadership in place, which probably explains why the show's identity feels so consistent.

Here's a quick look at the key creatives driving the project :

  • Executive Producer and Showrunner : Nate Cash
  • Supervising Director : Victor Courtright
  • Directors : Niki Yang, Katie Aldworth, Rose Feduk
  • Story Editor : Darrick Bachman
  • Art Director : Nick Cross
  • Composer : Matthew Janszen

Nate Cash's role as both showrunner and executive producer keeps a clear creative vision at the center of the series. That kind of dual responsibility tends to produce more cohesive storytelling, particularly for an animated show where tone and visual style need to stay tightly aligned. The returning directors, including Niki Yang, who also voices BMO, bring an unusual level of investment to the material.

Matthew Janszen's score deserves a mention too. The music in the trailer hits the right notes without overwhelming the comedy, which is a harder balance to strike than it sounds. Adventure Time's musical identity has always been part of what makes the world feel alive, and Season 2 seems to carry that forward.

Where and when to stream Adventure Time : Side Quests Season 2

Season 1 of Adventure Time : Side Quests is already available to stream on both Hulu and Disney+ in the United States. That dual-platform availability makes it easier to catch up before Season 2 drops, whether you're subscribed to one or both services. If you're already tracking what's new on Disney+ this season, you may have also spotted that Rivals Season 2 is also headed to Hulu and Disney+, making it a strong stretch for both platforms.

Season 2 is coming soon to Disney+ and Hulu, though Warner Bros. hasn't confirmed a specific premiere date beyond that. Given the trailer dropped on September 24, 2026, an announcement shouldn't be too far off. We'll keep an eye on that and update as soon as the date is locked in.

In the meantime, the trailer is your best preview of what's coming. Finn and Jake's dynamic hasn't lost its energy, the supporting cast adds genuine depth, and the show's commitment to finding big stakes inside small stories remains its strongest asset. Stream the first season now to get back up to speed, and watch the Season 2 trailer below to see exactly what Ooo has in store next.