Adventure Time Side Quests Scores 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

A new animated series set in the beloved world of "Adventure Time" has premiered to a perfect critical score. "Adventure Time Side Quests," a prequel focusing on the early adventures of Finn the Human and his magical dog brother Jake, began streaming on Hulu and Disney on Monday, June 29, 2026. All 20 episodes of the first season were released at once.

The series has debuted with a rare 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes based on its initial reviews. Critics have praised the show for successfully recapturing the charm and spirit of the original series' early seasons, which aired from 2010 to 2018. Unlike more recent spinoffs that expanded the franchise's complex mythology, "Side Quests" is described as a soft reboot featuring lighter, self-contained monster-hunting adventures designed to be accessible to both new viewers and longtime fans.

Set during the childhood of Finn and the early days of his bond with Jake, the series follows the duo on various quests throughout the post-apocalyptic Land of Ooo. They encounter familiar characters including Princess Bubblegum, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Ice King, and the robot BMO. The voice cast features several actors reprising their...