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Adult Swim Sets Primal Season 3 Premiere for January 11, 2026

Genndy Tartakovsky promises a darker, emotionally driven chapter that pushes Spear’s journey in a bold new direction.

Overview

  • The five-time Emmy-winning animated series returns Sunday at 11:30 p.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim, with next-day streaming on HBO Max.
  • Adult Swim released new images that signal a grimmer tone and preview intense new trials for the central hero.
  • Tartakovsky characterizes the season as pulpier and undeniable, with storytelling anchored in emotion rather than spectacle.
  • Production continuity includes animation by Titmouse and returning collaborators Scott Wills, Tyler Bates, Joanne Higginbottom, and Joel Valentine.
  • Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen describes the creative swing as “bonkers” and says it heightens the show’s emotional impact.