FIRST WATCH: THUNDERCATS Reboot Coming to Cartoon Network!

Thundercats Roar, a reboot of the original 1980’s Thundercats series, is set to debut on Cartoon Network in 2019!

Warner Bros. Animation along with producers Victor Courtright, Marly Halpern-Graser, and Sam Register have announced a rebooted Thundercats series titled “Thundercats Roar” debuting in 2019. Although the creators have promised to stay true to the original premise, the new series will feature stylized character designs and will be considered a comedic take on the original.

Here is the official description from Cartoon Network along with the newly released promotional image…

“Lion-O and the Thundercats — Tygra, Panthro, Cheetara, Wilykat and Wilykit — barely escape the sudden destruction of their home world, Thundera, only to crash land on the mysterious and exotic planet of Third Earth. Lion-O, the newly appointed Lord of the Thundercats, attempts to lead the team as they make this planet their new home. A bizarre host of creatures and villains stand in their way, including the evil Mumm-Ra, Third Earth’s wicked ruler who will let nothing, including the Thundercats, stop his tyrannical reign over the planet.”

Although the new artistic approach has caused some backlash from fans of the original series, it is worth noting that there was an attempt to reboot the franchise in 2011 with a much more action-oriented focus. It was subsequently cancelled after just the first season due to low viewership and poor toy sales.

The new Thundercats Roar series features Max Mittelman (Justice League Action) as Lion-O and Wilykat, Erica Lindbeck (DC Super Hero Girls) as Cheetara and Wilykit, Patrick Seitz (Justice League Action) as Tygra and Mumm-Ra, and Chris Jai Alex (Star Wars: Battlefront II) as Panthro.

Cartoon Network has also provided a behind-the-scenes look into the new series, check out the video!