The independent darling that could, Cuphead, is making its way to the screen.
Today Netflix and King Features Syndicate, a part of Hearst Entertainment and Syndication jointly announced an all-new animated series The Cuphead Show!, based on Studio MDHR’s award-winning video game, Cuphead.
To date, Cuphead has sold over 4 million units across Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. It’s recognized for one of the most unique art styles in gaming and old school level of difficulty. The new series will expand on the characters and world of Cuphead, with an animation style inspired by the classic Fleischer cartoons from the 1930s. Fans have been clamoring for the return of the misadventures of the impulsive Cuphead and his cautious but easily swayed brother Mugman through their escapades across their surreal home of the Inkwell Isles.
For King Features, CJ Kettler will serve as the Executive Producer and creators Chad and Jared Moldenhauer will serve as Executive Producers for Studio MDHR. The series will be produced by Netflix Animation and is executive produced by Emmy and Annie Award-winning producer, Dave Wasson (Mickey Mouse Shorts)and Cosmo Segurson (Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling) serves as co-executive producer. No release window is mentioned at this time.
