There are very few shows which are meant for both kids and their parents and Animaniacs is one of them. The show has been entertaining masses since the 1990s and its hype still hasn’t died. The show got a reboot in 2020 and it premiered on Hulu however it was meant to run for 2 seasons. So, this brings us to the most searched question on the web; when will Animaniacs Season 2 release?
In a press conference Hulu announced that the 2nd season will soon be released in 2021. Along with this confirmation came a short clip from the show and it just made fans eager to find out more about Animaniacs Season 2. And if you are one such fan then you are in the right place because below you will find all the updates about your favorite cartoon!
The musical show is an animated anthology series. It follows the Warner siblings (Yakko, Wakko, and Dot) who create trouble wherever they go. And on the other hand there is a duo of Pinky and Brain who are troublesome in their own ways. The reboot was created by Wellesley Wild and Steven Spielberg exclusively for Hulu.
The show has had its fair share of controversies but being an animated show it slipped past through all the trouble. But now that the series has gained enough attention the showrunners will have to be careful with their episodes. With that being said, here is everything that you need to know about the upcoming season of Animaniacs!
Animaniacs Season 2 Release Date
Hulu has kept up with last year’s release date because Animaniacs Season 2 will release on 5th November 2021. Moreover, Hulu has also renewed the show for a third season! So, that is great news for the fans.
The second season is reported to have 13 episodes in total each running for about half an hour. All of this was confirmed in a teaser video which showed Wakko looking very impatient. He was so excited that he even squeezed one of his eyes out. Well, that is classic Wakko!
Cast
The main voice actors will play the same voices so fans have nothing to worry about. And fun fact: most of the cast from the original show came back for the reboot in 2020 and they will continue with their roles until the show ends!
The voice cast and their characters for Animaniacs Season 2 include:
- Pinky and Yakko voiced by Rob Paulsen
- Wakko voiced by Jess Harnell
- Dot voiced by Tress MacNeille
- Brain voiced by Maurice LaMarche
- Chief Thief voiced by Danny Jacobs
- Bieber Monster voiced by Jake Green
- Elizabeth voiced by Rachael MacFarlane
- Ralph the Guard voiced by Frank Welker
And there will be some new additions to the cast too! And luckily Hulu has revealed their names although the character details are still unknown; Abby Trott (as Dr. Ellie Sattler), Stephanie Escajeda (as Nora Rita Nortia), and Andy Milder in an undisclosed role. Similarly some cast members won’t return for Animaniacs Season 2.
Plot
The showrunners have been very secretive about plot details so we can’t say anything definite about the upcoming season. But as it is an anthological series each episode will explore a new storyline. However, the creators did say this:
“pop-culture parodies, musical showstoppers, takedowns of historical baddies, and even some important safety tips.”
Each episode will be set in a new setting; they range from Warner Bros Studios to outer space and more. Pinky and Brain will yet again be the main characters and they are coming back with some new tricks! Some insider reports gave away a major chunk of plot:
“Yakko, Wakko and Dot return for an all-new season of this iconic, family-friendly series with something for everyone: pop culture parodies, musical showstoppers, takedowns of historical baddies and even some important safety tips. Join the Warners and Pinky and the Brain as they wreak havoc everywhere they go, from the Warner Bros. lot to an international beauty pageant, even all the way into outer space. Keep an eye out for season one favorites Starbox and Cindy, as well as some rejected Animaniacs characters that were left on the cutting room floor.”
Uptill now we don’t have an official plot synopsis but it is expected to come out in the upcoming weeks. So, bookmark this page if you wish to remain updated on the matter.
Animaniacs Season 2 Trailer
There is no full-fledged trailer for Animaniacs Season 2, all that we have for now is a short teaser which disclosed the release of the upcoming season.
This is all that was revealed officially by the showrunners. So, it looks like we will have to wait till November to find more about the series but considering the exceptional content of the show we are sure that this prolonged wait will be worth it!