Netflix Cancels Adult Fantasy Anime 'Exploding Kittens' After Season 1: Here’s Why

Published 12/21/2025, 7:19 AM EST

Netflix has built a sprawling library, a treasure trove of stories spanning every imaginable genre, comedies, thrillers, animated wonders, heartfelt dramas, and even the oddly niche gems no one knew were needed.

But amid all this abundance, Netflix has always had a complicated relationship with its own creations, often pulling the plug after just one or two seasons, leaving viewers both thrilled and frustrated. 

Has Netflix pulled the plug on Exploding Kittens despite a solid 72% on Rotten Tomatoes? The fate of this chaotic, wildly inventive series is waiting to be uncovered.

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Will chaos continue? The fate of Exploding Kittens on Netflix

Netflix has officially canceled the adult animated series Exploding Kittens after just one season, abruptly ending the ambitious plans to transform the popular card-game adaptation into a long-running franchise.

  Netflix canceled Exploding Kittens due to underwhelming global performance, hitting daily top tens but failing to crack the crucial weekly charts. While all episodes remain available to stream, early development on new episodes has been halted, leaving the show’s vibrant, unpredictable world frozen in time.  

In this uproarious animated comedy, God and the Devil are sent to Earth as talking cats, bringing divine chaos to everyday life. God, voiced by Tom Ellis, must reconnect with humanity while navigating the peculiarities of being a house cat.

Living with a dysfunctional family, he tackles their problems with unpredictable solutions, engages in outrageous slapstick antics, and turns ordinary situations into hilariously extraordinary adventures, with a talented voice cast who brought it to life.

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Exploding Kittens boasts a vibrant voice cast and unforgettable characters, each delivering humor, chaos, and unexpected heart.

Exploding Kittens: Meet the voices behind the chaos

The animated series Exploding Kittens features a lively and memorable cast that brings each character vividly to life. Tom Ellis voices Godcat, infusing the divine feline with charm and wit, while Sasheer Zamata lends her energy to Devilcat, creating chaos wherever she goes.

Suzy Nakamura portrays the practical Abbie Higgins, balancing the madness with grounded humor. Mark Proksch, Ally Maki, and Kenny Yates round out the dysfunctional Higgins family, delivering unforgettable performances that make every interaction hilarious, heartfelt, and delightfully unpredictable.

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The recurring cast of Exploding Kittens adds depth and hilarity to the chaotic world of talking cats. David Gborie brings charm to Cherub Aslandeus, while Tom Kenny infuses Cherub Craig with mischievous energy.

Betsy Sodaro shines as the spirited Aidan. Additional voices from Carlos Alazraqui, Jill Talley, Matthew Inman, Gary Anthony Williams, Eric Bauza, Nika Futterman, Cree Summer, and Lucky Yates fill the series with vibrant personality. With the fate of a second season still uncertain, the show now rests quietly in Netflix's animated vault.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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