DLC (released late 2025) follows Mei Yin's journey and introduces new creatures like the
The series boasts one of the most impressive ensemble casts in modern animation, featuring: as Helena Walker Michelle Yeoh as Meiyin Li Russell Crowe as Gaius Marcellus Nerva David Tennant as Sir Edmund Rockwell Karl Urban as Bob Jeffrey Wright as Thunder Comes Charging Elliot Page as Victoria Walker Gerard Butler as Gaius Marcellus Gaius Vin Diesel as Santiago ONE Esports What to Expect in Part 2 (2026)
If you ever spent 12 hours taming a Quetzal only to watch it get eaten by a pack of Allosaurs, this show is for you. Ark: The Animated Series looks set to finally give the Island the epic saga it deserves.
The series follows (voiced by Madeleine Madden), an Australian paleontologist who wakes up in a vast ocean after a personal tragedy, only to wash up on "The Island". ark the animated series new
The story is an original narrative set within the universe of the video game Ark: Survival Evolved .
Originally slated for a late 2024 or 2025 release, official updates from Studio Wildcard have confirmed that is now officially delayed until
At the heart of the series is Helena Walker, voiced by Madeleine Madden , a 21st-century Australian paleontologist who finds herself resurrected on a mysterious island populated by dinosaurs and people from across human history. This "melting pot" of eras—featuring 3rd-century Chinese rebel leader Meiyin Li ( Michelle Yeoh ), 19th-century scientist Sir Edmund Rockwell (David Tennant), and Roman General Gaius Marcellus Nerva (Gerard Butler)—allows the show to explore human nature through different cultural lenses. DLC (released late 2025) follows Mei Yin's journey
Unlike the game’s sandbox approach, the animated series follows a linear, high-stakes story. The protagonist is (voiced by Madeleine Madden), a 21st-century Australian paleontologist who awakens on an “Ark”—a strange, futuristic ecosystem populated by dinosaurs, fantastical creatures, and warring human factions. After a traumatic “respawn” (a game mechanic made literal in the show), Helena must survive not only the prehistoric wildlife but also the brutal warlord Gaius Marcellus Nerva (voiced by Gerard Butler), a Roman general who has embraced the Ark’s violent hierarchy.
as Helena Walker, the analytical heart of the story. Michelle Yeoh as Meiyin Li, the fierce "Beast Queen."
The first season of ARK: The Animated Series is available for streaming on in select regions, including the United States and Canada. The season is split into two parts, delivering a massive block of prehistoric action, political intrigue, and sci-fi mystery. The story is an original narrative set within
The highly anticipated sequel, also starring Vin Diesel , has seen its release window pushed back several times and is now currently targeted for 2028 . ARK: Survival Ascended
The second part will continue Helena Walker’s journey as she "levels up" to uncover the truth behind the Ark.