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‘Robot Chicken’ Celebrated 25 Years of Adult Swim with an Absurd, ‘Circus of the Stars’ Crossover

Adult Swim's 25th anniversary special features a Robot Chicken crossover that blurs the line between celebration and chaos.

By · Published August 31, 2026 at 09:27 UTC · Updated August 31, 2026 at 11:24 UTC

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What is the Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special?

The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special is a 25th-anniversary celebration featuring a crossover of various Adult Swim characters in a chaotic, stop-motion animated format.

How can I watch the Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special?

The special is available to watch live and on demand on Adult Swim.

Which Adult Swim characters appear in the special?

The special features characters from The Venture Bros. and Moral Orel, among others.

Where it stands

Adult Swim's 25th anniversary special features a Robot Chicken crossover that blurs the line between celebration and chaos. The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special marks a quarter-century of the network's presence. The special is a chaotic blend of beloved Adult Swim characters, including those from The Venture Bros. and Moral Orel.

The show's signature stop-motion animation and irreverent humor are on full display, creating a surreal and unpredictable viewing experience. OregonLive.com provides instructions for watching the special live and on demand. The Guardian offers a retrospective on Adult Swim's history, noting its enduring appeal.

Club and IndieWire both feature exclusive clips and reviews, emphasizing the special's absurdity. The Wall Street Journal's review describes the special as a "silly silver anniversary," capturing the spirit of the event.

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