Netflix Gets Wild with ‘Mating Season’ from the Creators of ‘Big Mouth’

The adult animation lineup on Netflix is about to get furry and freaky with the new series Mating Season, from the raunchy minds at Brutus Pink behind Emmy-nominated series Big Mouth. Set to launch in 2026, the 2D-animated show is set in the animal world, starring a cast of bears, raccoons, deer, foxes and a host of other horny, lovable forest critters, as they navigate love, sexual relationships and the universal need to hook up and find a partner.

Mating Season was announced today ahead of the finale Season 8 return of Big Mouth on May 23.

The new series is created and executive produced by Mark Levin, Jennifer Flackett, Andrew Goldberg and Nick Kroll, with Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Antonio Canobbio and Ben Kalina serving as executive producers for Titmouse.

“Big Mouth broke new ground in the world of adult animation with heart, humor and total chaos — they took the awkwardness of adolescence and turned it into something universal and deeply human,” said John Derderian, VP Animation Series, Netflix. “Working with Nick Kroll and the brilliant minds at Brutus Pink over the course of eight seasons has been legendary. Now, with Mating Season, they’ll bring that same bold and hilarious creativity into the animal kingdom. We’re beyond excited to unleash this next chapter together.”

The Brutus Pink team commented, “After eight incredible seasons telling stories about growing up, we’re excited to tell stories about actual grown-ups. Who happen to be animals. Who are also cartoons.”

Before Big Mouth’s final bow on May 23, Nick Kroll and the whole gang are taking the show on the road across America to show off fresh episodes, drop exclusive merch and make stops in places with thematically appropriate monikers — like Cooter, Missouri and Utah’s The Phallus. Fans eager for a glimpse of the final episodes can get tickets to the screenings here.

“There is no better way to celebrate a global phenomenon like Big Mouth than driving a yellow van from Dallas to Tampa to Chicago and all points West,” added the Brutus Pink gang. “Honestly though, it is exciting to give audiences around the country the chance to get a special first peek at the final season of Big Mouth before it’s unleashed on the rest of the globe.”

Since its debut on Netflix in 2017, Big Mouth has rolled out seven seasons, 71 episodes and nearly 2,000 minutes of runtime, racking up over 375 million views. The series earned Netflix its first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Animated Program, and also saw Maya Rudolph snag four Emmy wins for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for her portrayal of Connie the Hormone Monstress.

Over its eight seasons, 222 guest stars have lent their voices to the show, including Cynthia Erivo, Megan thee Stallion, Hugh Jackman, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Zach Galifianakis, Seth Rogen, Martin Short, Kristen Bell, Wanda Sykes, Tyler the Creator, Jeff Goldblum, Ira Glass, Steve Buscemi, Billy Porter, Padma Lakshmi, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Jean Smart.

While humorous and irreverent, Big Mouth hasn’t shied away from daunting topics like identity, consent and mental health — often tackled through music. The show has released 74 original songs over the last eight years, such as “Totally Gay,” “Life Is a F***ed Up Mess,” “Code Switching,” “Anything Goes in Florida,” “I Love My Body,” “Best Friends Make the Best Lovers” and “Esperando Pelitos.”

Fans can follow along with Big Mouth‘s farewell tour through Tudum.