'Among Us Show' Animated Series Announced by CBS Studios, Targeting Late 2026 Release
CBS Studios, in partnership with Innersloth, has officially greenlit an animated series adaptation of the popular social deduction video game "Among Us." The project, titled "Among Us Show," is scheduled for a late 2026 premiere on an undisclosed streaming platform, according to an exclusive report from Variety.
Key details of the announcement include:
- **Who:** CBS Studios, the production arm of Paramount Global, alongside game developer Innersloth.
- **What:** A new animated series based on the "Among Us" franchise, which sold over 500 million copies worldwide.
- **When:** Targeted for release in the fourth quarter of 2026.
- **Where:** The series will stream exclusively on a yet-to-be-revealed platform, with industry speculation pointing toward Paramount+.
- **Why:** To capitalize on the game's enduring cultural relevance and expand the universe through narrative storytelling.
The series will adapt the core premise of players identifying an impostor among a crew aboard a spaceship, with original characters and a serialized plot. Owen Corrigan, Innersloth's director of communications, stated that the show aims to "explore the humor and suspense that made the game a global phenomenon." No voice cast has been announced, but production is expected to begin in early 2026. The announcement follows a surge in online searches for "among us show" as fans react to the official confirmation.