Adult Swim has revealed that the critically acclaimed series Primal, created by Genndy Tartakovsky, will return for a third season. The new episodes are scheduled to premiere on January 11, 2026, at 11:30 pm ET/PT, with availability on HBO Max the following day.

Centered on a caveman living at the dawn of human evolution, Primal continues its exploration of survival and the human condition. The series, which has won five Emmy Awards, follows Spear and his dinosaur companion Fang. After what appeared to be the series finale in season two, where Spear sacrifices himself in a deadly confrontation, the story takes a darker turn in season three.

In this new season, Spear returns in a transformed state—devoid of memory and humanity—and must navigate a brutal, untamed world. As he faces hostile environments and dangerous enemies, fragments of his past begin to resurface, hinting at a potential reunion that will test his will to survive.

Creator Genndy Tartakovsky explained, “After two seasons, I was ready to move on until an idea surfaced that was pulpier, bad-ass and undeniable. Everyone agreed and season three was born.”

Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen added, “Not everyone can kill off their main character and then reconsider, but Genndy tends to challenge himself. The result is a season three that’s even more intense and unpredictable than the decision to kill Spear in the first place. Expect more emotion and surprises in this new chapter.”

Primal is created by Tartakovsky, with art direction by Scott Wills (known for The Ren & Stimpy Show and Samurai Jack). The music is composed by Tyler Bates (noted for Guardians of the Galaxy) and Joanne Higginbottom (known for Salem and Unicorn: Warriors Eternal), while sound design is handled by Joel Valentine (from Big City Greens and Unicorn: Warriors Eternal).

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