28 Years Ago, MTV’s Wildest Animated Series Premiered (And You Couldn’t Make It in 2026)

Today marks the 28th anniversary of the premiere of Celebrity Deathmatch on MTV. The show was groundbreaking, using stop-motion animation to stage over-the-top, fictional fights between popular celebrities – often playfully resolving real-life feuds. While it was a hit in 1998, its unique blend of animation and humor wouldn’t likely succeed with audiences today.








