Smiling Friends Season 3 to Host Early Premiere (But With a Catch)

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This summer, Adult Swim is pulling out all the stops for the return of “Smiling Friends” in its third season! Not only that, but some fortunate fans attending San Diego Comic-Con 2025 will get a sneak peek at the series ahead of its official premiere. As part of their plans for the upcoming convention, Adult Swim has scheduled a special showcase for “Smiling Friends,” with the new season set to air soon. For a select group of fans, they’ll be able to catch a glimpse of it earlier than everyone else!

Adult Swim is planning to set up a pirate ship outside the San Diego Convention Center for “Pirate Purrrty on the Green,” an event featuring several of their animated projects with a feline twist. In addition to hosting special events for shows like “Rick and Morty” and “Robot Chicken,” the main attraction is the “Adult Swim’s Night of New” happening on Saturday, July 26th at 7:15PM PT. This event will showcase full episodes of “Smiling Friends” and more.

Smiling Friends Season 3 Comes to SDCC 2025

Adult Swim is hosting an exclusive outdoor screening event titled ‘Adult Swim’s Night of New’. This unique event will feature unseen content from Adult Swim, including complete episodes of ‘Smiling Friends’, as well as upcoming shows like ‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads’ and ‘Haha, You Clowns’. Additionally, fans can expect a sneak peek at the finale of ‘Rick and Morty’ season 8, along with hints about other Adult Swim projects. However, specific details regarding additional new materials to be showcased are not yet disclosed. Previously, similar events have been live-streamed for fans, but it appears this time around, that won’t be the case.

Besides the Smiling Friends exhibition at San Diego Comic-Con this year, Adult Swim is also preparing additional attractions. They’re setting up a replica of their break room for fans to explore. Furthermore, during SDCC 2025, there will be a panel revealing a sneak peek of the upcoming season. Scheduled on Friday, July 25th, this panel will provide a fresh glimpse at the episodes, with co-creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel in attendance.

When Does Smiling Friends Season 3 Come Out?

The third season of the popular animated series “Smiling Friends” is expected to debut on Adult Swim this Fall, though an exact release date has not been announced yet. Given its success among viewers, the show has already been renewed for seasons 4 and 5. As the creators consider when to conclude the series, fans can look forward to enjoying at least three more seasons in the future.

As an onlooker, it’s no surprise to witness the enduring popularity of “Smiling Friends” among Adult Swim viewers, given its impressive success since “Rick and Morty.” The anticipation for fresh episodes is palpable, especially considering their early release before the upcoming season. This move underscores Adult Swim’s unwavering faith in the series, as evidenced by the extensive promotional efforts at San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Here’s hoping some of these intriguing sneak peeks find their way online for fans unable to attend the event.

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2025-07-12 19:41