20 Best Animation TV Shows on Max 2026
Explore Max’s top animated series, from Rick and Morty and Adventure Time to Batman and Primal, with fresh picks and easy watchlist ideas.
If you’re hunting for the best animation TV shows on Max, this roundup makes it easy to start strong with a mix of smart comedy, high-stakes action, and classics that still hold up. Rick and Morty brings sharp sci-fi chaos, while Adventure Time balances weird humor with surprisingly heartfelt storytelling. For superhero fans, Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, and My Adventures with Superman show how far animated DC stories can go, and President Curtis adds a fresh 2026 entry to keep things current. You’ll also find the slapstick charm of Looney Tunes Cartoons and the intense survival storytelling of Primal, giving the list plenty of range for different moods and ages.
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Rick and Morty
animation · adventure · comedy · sci-fi
Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected with his family. He spends most of his time involving his young grandson Morty in dangerous, outlandish adventures throughout space and alternate universes. Compounded with Morty's already unstable family life, these events cause Morty much distress at home and school.
Directed by Wes Archer, Jacob Hair, Pete Michels, Nathan Litz, Kyoung Hee LimCast Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, Sarah Chalke, Justin Roiland, Kari WahlgrenHuluMax -
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President Curtis
animation · comedy · sci-fi
Follows President Andre Curtis and his eccentric staff as they deal with various crises that Rick Sanchez typically ignores.
Directed by Fill Marc Sagadraca, Erik Kling, Juan Jose Meza-Leon, Bryan NewtonCast Keith David, Stephanie Beatriz, Jim Rash, Nick Reczynski, Alanna UbachMax -
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Looney Tunes Cartoons
animation · short · adventure · comedy · family · thriller
A series of short form cartoons starring the iconic and beloved Looney Tunes characters. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and other marquee Looney Tunes characters are featured in their classic pairings in simple, gag-driven and visually vibrant stories.
Directed by David Gemmill, Ryan Kramer, Kenny Pittenger, Peter Browngardt, Michael RuoccoCast Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman, Bob Bergen, Fred Tatasciore, Candi MiloMax -
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My Adventures with Superman
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance · sci-fi
Twenty-somethings Clark Kent, the bright and driven Lois Lane, and their best friend Jimmy Olsen begin to discover who they are and everything they can accomplish together as an investigative reporting team at the Daily Planet.
Directed by Jen Bennett, Diana Huh, Christina Manrique, Grace Liu, Chris PalmerCast Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Max Mittelman, Kiana MadeiraMax -
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Batman: The Animated Series
animation · action · adventure · crime · family · mystery · sci-fi
Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".
Directed by Kevin Altieri, Boyd Kirkland, Frank Paur, Dan Riba, Dick SebastCast Kevin Conroy, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bob Hastings, Loren Lester, Robert CostanzoAmazon Prime VideoMax -
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Adventure Time
animation · action · adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Unlikely heroes Finn and Jake are buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo. The best of friends, our heroes always find themselves in the middle of escapades. Finn and Jake depend on each other through thick and thin.
Directed by Bong Hee Han, Larry Leichliter, Elizabeth Ito, Andres Salaff, Adam MutoCast John DiMaggio, Jeremy Shada, Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch, Niki YangHuluMax -
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Justice League
animation · action · adventure · family · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi
The long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter.
Directed by Butch Lukic, Dan RibaCast Carl Lumbly, Phil LaMarr, Michael Rosenbaum, George Newbern, Maria Canals-BarreraMax -
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Primal
animation · action · adventure · drama · fantasy · horror
A caveman forms a bond with a dinosaur as they struggle to survive in a hostile world.
Directed by Genndy TartakovskyCast Aaron LaPlante, Laëtitia Eïdo, Fred Tatasciore, Imari Williams, Jon OlsonMax -
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Common Side Effects
animation · comedy · drama · thriller
Former high school lab partners Marshall and Frances begin to unravel a conspiracy involving big pharma and the federal government to suppress knowledge of a rare mushroom that may hold the key to curing all the world’s diseases.
Directed by Benjy Brooke, Camille Bozec, Sean Buckelew, Vincent TsuiCast Dave King, Emily Pendergast, Mike Judge, Martha Kelly, Joseph Lee AndersonMax -
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FLCL
animation · action · comedy · drama · sci-fi
Naota is a normal boy who kills some time with a normal girl by a stream that flows underneath a bridge. Nothing unusual happens in this town. The fact that Haruhara Haruko crashes into the main character with her Vespa a short while later and subsequently hits him over the head with her Rickenbacker 4003 bass guitar doesn’t really make any difference to any other day here. The at first glance unconnected, bizarre events that don’t seem to follow any pattern whatsoever don’t change anything about Naota’s boring life, either – because nothing incredible ever happens in this town.
Directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki, Masahiko Ôtsuka, Shôji Saeki, Takeshi Ando, Ken AndôCast Jun Mizuki, Mayumi Shintani, Izumi Kasagi, Suzuki Matsuo, Hiroshi ItoMax -
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Smiling Friends
animation · short · comedy
Smiling Friends Inc. is a small company whose main purpose is to bring happiness and make people smile. The series follows the day-to-day lives and misadventures of its representatives, the lazy, cynical Charlie, and the cheerful, optimistic Pim, as they try to cheer up and comfort the troubled people who call their company's hotline. They receive seemingly simple requests but the jobs turn out to be more complicated than they seem, making it difficult to bring happiness to the world.
Directed by Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel, David Hootselle, Aron Fromm, Anthony Kreid PriceCast Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel, Marc M., Joshua Tomar, Erica LindbeckMax -
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The Boondocks
animation · action · comedy · drama
When Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago to the upscale neighborhood of Woodcrest (a.k.a. "The Boondocks") so he can enjoy his golden years in safety and comfort. But with Huey, a 10-year-old leftist revolutionary, and his eight-year-old misfit brother, Riley, suburbia is about to be shaken up.
Directed by Bob Hathcock, Seung Eun Kim, Kim Sung-hoon, Jae-Myung Yoo, Lesean ThomasCast Regina King, John Witherspoon, Gary Anthony Williams, Cedric Yarbrough, Jill TalleyMax -
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Sesame Street
animation · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · game-show · music · musical · talk-show
On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic educational and social concepts using comedy, cartoons, games, and songs.
Directed by Jon Stone, J. Squires Emily, Robert Myhrum, Lisa Simon, Neil SmithCast Caroll Spinney, Jerry Nelson, Frank Oz, Sonia Manzano, Martin P. RobinsonNetflixMax -
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Ninja Kamui
animation · action · crime · drama · sci-fi · thriller
A team of assassins exacts a bloody retribution on Joe Logan – a former ninja who escaped his clan – and his family for betraying their ancient code. Rising from his seeming "death," Joe will re-emerge as his former self – Ninja Kamui – to avenge his family and friends and bring down the very clan that made him.
Directed by Sunghoo Park, Hiroki Itai, Hiro ÔkiCast Kenjiro Tsuda, Atsushi Ono, Tatsumaru Tachibana, Kazuhiro Yamaji, Yuki WakaiMax -
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Regular Show: The Lost Tapes
animation · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · sci-fi
Familiar duo Mordecai and Rigby navigate mundane park jobs that inevitably spiral into surreal, chaotic disasters.
Directed by Toby Jones, J.G. QuintelCast J.G. Quintel, William Salyers, Sam Marin, Mark Hamill, Roger Craig SmithHuluMax -
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Home Movies
animation · comedy · drama
TV series about the life of Brendon Small, an eight-year-old visionary who, using his friends Jason and Melissa as actors, have managed to direct over a thousand homemade films. His parents are divorced, but it doesn't feel strange since so many other kids' parents are divorced. His friend Jason actually feels upset because his parents are still together. At school, he is taught soccer by his coach John McGuirk, or as he calls him, "that weird Irish guy".
Directed by Loren BouchardCast Brendon Small, H. Jon Benjamin, Melissa Bardin Galsky, Ron Lynch, Janine DitullioMax -
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Lazarus
animation · action · adventure · sci-fi · thriller
In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of causing death three years later. In response to this threat, a special force of agents—nicknamed "Lazarus"— is assembled to take on the malevolent Skinner.
Directed by Shin'ichirō WatanabeCast Mamoru Miyano, Makoto Furukawa, Maaya Uchida, Yuma Uchida, Manaka IwamiMax -
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Aqua Teen Hunger Force
animation · comedy
The surreal adventures of three anthropomorphic fast food items: Master Shake, Frylock and Meatwad, and their human nextdoor neighbor, Carl Brutananadilewski.
Directed by Dave Willis, Matt Maiellaro, Craig Hartin, Matthew I. Jenkins, Ned HastingsCast Dave Willis, Dana Snyder, Carey Means, Matt Maiellaro, C. Martin CrokerMax -
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Teen Titans Go!
animation · short · action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror · musical · mystery · romance · sci-fi
Robin, Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and Cyborg return in all-new, comedic adventures. They may be super heroes who save the world every day ... but somebody still has to do the laundry!
Directed by Luke Cormican, Peter Rida Michail, James Krenzke, Ken McIntyre, Dave StoneCast Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Hynden Walch, Tara StrongNetflixHuluMax -
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Haha, You Clowns
animation · comedy · drama
Join the Campbell boys, three doting teenagers and their tenderhearted dad, as they live, laugh, love their way into your living rooms. They're big dudes with big feelings who are learning to navigate life in the wake of their mother's death, sensing her presence in everyday adventures.
Cast Joe Cappa, Kirsten Cappa, Jeanette Lee, Fred Tatasciore, Crystal OrtizMax
Wrapping Up
This guide pulls together animated series on Max that cover comedy, adventure, sci-fi, short-form viewing, and bold action, so you can quickly find something worth starting tonight. Whether you want a nostalgic favorite like Batman: The Animated Series or a newer standout like My Adventures with Superman, the lineup is built to help you compare options without scrolling forever. Bookmark this page if you like having a dependable watchlist, since it’s updated regularly as the catalog changes and new shows arrive. That way, you can come back anytime and see what belongs on your queue next.
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Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Max. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026