ThunderCats Confirms Return Of Legendary 1985 Animated Series But With a Twist

Image via Dynamite Published Oct 24, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT Patrik Walker is an Emmy Award–winning writer who covers all things Comics & Superheroes. His work can also be found at the Dallas Cowboys, The Sporting News, and CBS Sports, among other outlets. One of the most respected names in his field, he is also a diehard enthusiast of all things comics, anime, gaming and movies — thriving in spaces where discussions involving those or similar topics reign supreme. Sign in to your CBR account When it comes to classic animated series, it doesn't get much better or much more legendary than the ThunderCats. The problem is that while it's had some good run in the comic book space, it still lacks that much-needed and highly-craved TV reboot and, unfortunately, there aren't any immediate plans to end that drought in the streaming world, but ... That doesn't mean the animated series is technically dead. Thanks to the good folks at Dynamite Entertainment, Lion-O and friends are not only returning with a new comic book series, but it's literally based on continuing the animated ThunderCats series of the 1980s — a welcome scratch for the infuriating TV itch. Also, rejoice, because the live-act...