AEW and Adult Swim Announce New Animated Project

The two entertainment brands are teaming up again after previous collaborations.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 11:23pm

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AEW and Adult Swim are developing a new animated project together, according to writer and producer Nic Collins. Collins, who previously worked for WWE, revealed the upcoming collaboration on his LinkedIn profile.

Why it matters

This marks the latest partnership between the wrestling promotion and the adult-oriented cable network, building on their successful past projects like the 'Rick & Morty' Halloween episode of AEW Dynamite in 2019 and the 'AEW x Adult Swim Battle For The Booty' event at San Diego Comic Con in 2024.

The details

Nic Collins, who has credits as a writer and producer for Adult Swim, noted in his LinkedIn profile that he is currently working on writing and producing a new animated project that will feature content from both AEW and Adult Swim.

  • The 'Rick & Morty' Halloween episode of AEW Dynamite aired in 2019.
  • The 'AEW x Adult Swim Battle For The Booty' event took place at San Diego Comic Con in 2024.
  • Collins worked for WWE as a writer and producer from April 2025 to September 2025.

The players

Nic Collins

A writer and producer who has worked for Adult Swim and previously for WWE.

AEW

A professional wrestling promotion founded in 2019.

Adult Swim

An adult-oriented cable network known for its animated and live-action programming.

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What’s next

Details about the new AEW and Adult Swim animated project, including its release timeline and content, have not yet been announced.

The takeaway

The collaboration between AEW and Adult Swim has proven successful in the past, and this new animated project signals an ongoing partnership between the two entertainment brands as they look to create innovative content for their respective audiences.