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Netflix to Release Cuphead Animated Series in February

digital · 2026-04-27

Netflix will premiere 'The Cuphead Show!', an animated series based on the Cuphead video game, on February 18, 2022. The series is set on Inkwell Isle and follows Cuphead and his brother Mugman as they try to prevent the Devil from taking their souls. It was created by Chad and Jared Moldenhauer of Studio MDHR. The show joins Netflix's growing lineup of video game adaptations, including 'The Witcher', 'Arcane', and upcoming series based on 'Resident Evil' and 'Assassin's Creed'.

Key facts

  • Netflix will release 'The Cuphead Show!' on February 18, 2022.
  • The series is based on the Cuphead video game inspired by 1930s cartoons.
  • The show is set on Inkwell Isle and features Cuphead and Mugman.
  • The series was created by Chad and Jared Moldenhauer of Studio MDHR.
  • Netflix has produced other video game adaptations like 'The Witcher' and 'Arcane'.
  • Upcoming Netflix series include 'Resident Evil' and 'Assassin's Creed' adaptations.

Entities

Artists

  • Chad Moldenhauer
  • Jared Moldenhauer

Institutions

  • Netflix
  • Studio MDHR

Locations

  • Inkwell Isle

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