"Smiling Friends" creators announce show is ending, cite burnout as reason for ending show 'Not a joke.'

 https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/pop-culture/2026/02/25/why-smiling-friends-is-ending/88872627007/

Smiling Friends, A Show On Adult Swim, Is Ending In Shocking News... The Creators Are Burnt Out After Working, Says Creators, Citing The Reason To Be Canceled... The Series Was Previously Renewed For Season 4-5, But Plans Were Turned Down During The Cancelation...

Smiling Friends seasons 4 and 5 are unlikely to be released, as creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack announced in February 2026 that the show will end after Season 3 due to creative burnout, effectively canceling the previously announced renewals for seasons 4 and 5. The final two episodes of the series are set to air in April 2026.