15. Skunk Fu!
A long time ago, Master Panda and Dragon were friends. But then Heaven punished Dragon for his arrogance. Blaming the Valley animals for his predicament, he seeks to destroy them and his former friend. While begging the Heavens to protect his home, Panda discovers a baby skunk (left ambiguous whether the stork either dropped Skunk by accident or intentionally). Now he must raise his surrogate son in hopes of restoring peace to the Valley.
A very underrated show that had a lot of potential.
But you know when a show was aired during the “dark age” of Cartoon Network, it was f*cked.
While the execution of the show could have been done better, the storyline and overall plot could have made this a great cartoon had it continued.
After the series got cancelled, there had been rumors for a movie. But since the show pretty much became forgotten, the chances of that film are pretty slim.
In a decade of nostalgia, comebacks, reboots, and people just getting tired of sequels, this show definitely deserves a movie.
And it doesn’t even have to be a theatrical release! It could be on a streaming service!
Particularly Netflix, in my opinion.
14. Life’s a Zoo
A parody of the TV series Big Brother, the show revolves around seven different contestants living in a mansion. They participate in challenges to avoid getting “extincted” (the show’s version of elimination). The games may seem difficult, but the biggest challenge of all might as well be the contestants’ surviving each other.
This is one of those Canadian cartoons that is absolute bliss! And NOTHING like Johnny Test.
It’s stop motion. It’s for adults. It’s like if Wallace and Gromit went to Vegas.
And each of the characters have their own personalities that win you over instantly.
Out of all of them, I'm pretty sure Morreski was the most popular.
He’s old. Wise. Russian. And a bear.
And let’s be honest, we all preferred the first season to the second. Because we all liked Claude as the host way more than Bobbie (she was a bitch).
If this show actually gets a movie, then I’m imagining some heavy meta material.
Characters having an existential crisis over being characters in a show for people’s entertainment.
And possibly Jake doing something about his herpes.
13. Blazing Dragons
King Arthur with a twist, where it’s the dragons who are knights and the humans that are evil. Squire Flicker longs for the day he will finally become a knight, while serving his “master” Sir Lounge-A-Lot. But despite his status, he always joins the other knights in protecting Camelhot. While often being the voice of reason, he also delves into his hobby of inventing and secretly spending time with Princess Flame.
If you grew up with Toon Disney, you might have caught a few episodes.
This show was so underrated despite how original the idea was. Dragons have often been depicted as evil and ruthless in fairy tales. And this cartoon took that stereotype and burned it.
When I watched this as a kid, I was always enamored by the Flicker and Flame romance. I don’t care what you say, they ARE a Disney couple (and preferably better than most).
Since How to Train Your Dragon has pretty much been wrapped up (with a horrible, contradicting ending and followed by a bullsh*t kiddie-com), it would be really awesome for this show to get a movie.
Or even a revival.
If this show actually gets a revival, they will not shy away from dark humor, angst, and LGBTQ characters (especially since one of the knights is UNDOUBTEDLY gay).
12. Underfist
Irwin must channel his inner vampire and mummy traits when Halloween is threatened by an evil marshmallow rabbit. He is helped by other side characters from the Billy and Mandy series: Hoss Delgado, Jeff the Spider, Fred Fredburger, and Skarr (who originated from Evil Con Carne). Together they form the undefeatable team known as Underfist.
I will never forgive Cartoon Network for choosing sh*tty live-action like BrainRush over this.
Considering that CN already gave us sh*tty reboots for Powerpuff Girls, Ben 10, and let’s not forget the grueling cash cow known as Teen Titans Go, I’d rather see Underfist on another channel!
Or preferably a streaming service like HBO Max (they got the Looney Tunes).
I want this series to receive an actual movie. Like 87 minutes long. Followed by the spin-off we were supposed to get.
11. Time Squad
Otto Osworth is a young orphan from the 21st Century. However, he might actually find the family he’s been yearning for in the form of an aggressive musclehead and an effeminate robot. They take him to their time where there are “no wars, no pollution, and bacon is good for your heart”. A lover of reading, Otto discovers their use of time travel to meet characters from his history books.
This show did not deserve to be underrated. For f*ck’s sake, it was a huge part of the Cartoon Cartoon Fridays era!
And what the hell with that bullsh*t series finale?
This show DEFINITELY needs a movie. Just to clear everything up!
What is the “bacon is healthy” Earth like? The cast always goes back in time, but not once did we ever see the “better future” they live in.
I can already imagine:
- -History might be in trouble, which could require the entire Time Squad organization
- -Otto discovers his past prior to the orphanage
- -Tuddrussel and Larry 3000 will become more protective of Otto, stepping up their dad roles (and we may or may not get some BL action)
If Samurai Jack was able to get it’s 5th season, and Courage the Cowardly Dog getting the comeback in the form of a Scooby-Doo crossover special, then this shouldn’t be that difficult.
10. Sheep in the Big City
Sheep lives a happy life on the farm. However, he must abandon his only home when a crazed general stops at nothing to capture him for his “sheep-powered ray gun”. Sheep flees to the Big City where he finds himself falling in love with Swanky the Poodle. And avoiding her sheep-hating owner who wields a stainless-steel wig.
One of the most surreal yet best cartoons during the golden age of Cartoon Network.
The movie could be about anything! As long as they keep the charm that made this show so awesome.
Or maybe turn it into something silly and serious with just as much tears as there are laughs.
Maybe make Swanky and Sheep’s forbidden romance be much more at stake.
General Specific’s ray gun is more dangerous than the show let on.
The farm is possibly in danger of being bankrupt.
The narrator plays a bigger role than just being the guy that narrates.
I’d be willing to watch an hour and a half of that! Whether it’s a theatrical release or for TV!
Powerpuff Girls. Dexter’s Lab. Ed, Edd, n’ Eddy. They all had movies.
I just think there needs to be more films revolving around Cartoon Network shows.
Like let’s take a break from Disney and Pixar, huh?
9. Darkwing Duck
St. Canard's most dastardly villains beware! He is the terror that flaps in the night! While his monologue may be as big as his ego, nothing escapes the watchful eye of Darkwing Duck. Well, except maybe his cunning adopted daughter’s shenanigans.
The 2017 Ducktales reboot actually had an episode about this.
I would SO be down to watch a movie featuring Darkwing Duck.
As long as it’s not funded by Scrooge McCheapskate. And not directed by his attention-whore nephew “Bluey”.
8. Freakazoid
He may seem like an average nerdy teen. But Dexter’s alter ego begs to differ. A self-proclaimed superhero called Freakazoid! He’s everything normal, boring Dexter always wanted to be. And especially someone who can beat his jerk brother Duncan at wrestling.
Think about it.
We got Jim Carrey’s The Mask.
Marvel finally gave us Deadpool.
Freakazoid deserves way more than just a guest star role on Teen Titans No.
7. Whatever Happened to...Robot Jones?
Robot Jones is, as you would have guessed, a robot. And one starting middle school in a human setting. Most of his classmates and teachers either steer clear of him or make fun of how obviously different he is. But that’s middle school for you. With the support of his friends and family and those willing to give him a chance, every day is progress.
While on the topic of Cartoon Network classics more deserving of having movies (and not becoming sh*tty reboots or, god helps us, become a live-action series on The CW), this one is a must.
An animated sci-fi-not-CGI film that takes place where the series left off.
And most of us already know what could have been had CN not cancelled the show.
If the creator was given the opportunity to turn WHTRJ? into a movie, would he end it on robots taking over humanity to the point of extinction?
Or possibly give Robot Jones the empathy that’ll keep him from betraying the humans that actually cared about him?
I hope that if a movie does happen, then RJ gets a better love interest (because Shannon sucks).
6. American Dragon: Jake Long
Having inherited the dragon genes from his mother’s side of the family, Jake Long balances his life between two worlds. Among humans as a cool, witty, rap-loving teen. And among the magical creatures known as The American Dragon. While that can be difficult at times, he has his friends and grandfather to help him out. As well as his secret crush who might have a secret of her own.
This did not deserve to end after two seasons, Disney!
Seriously, if Kim Possible could have a movie, then there should be no disagreements that Jake Long should too!
While the series finale was satisfying, it would be so awesome to see where the series left off in a movie.
You know, bring it all together. And possibly set it up as the beginning of a revival series? (More money in your overflowed bank, Disney.)
5. KaBlam!
A cartoon revolving around two kids running a TV show like one big comic! Each segment goes from Action League NOW! To Life with Loopy to hosts Henry and June getting into all kinds of shenanigans just for the ratings!
You didn’t have a childhood if you never watched KaBlam! It was this unique show that took rejected pilots and gave them a chance to shine in a comic book style series.
Henry and June were those two kids you would enjoy having playdates with.
Now after all these years, it would be really great to catch up.
Spongebob. Hey Arnold. CatDog. Rocko’s Modern Life. Rugrats. And especially Invader Zim. They all got their own movies (some more milked than others).
This would help Nickelodeon be able to compete with Into the Spider-Verse!
4. Quick Draw McGraw (aka El Kabong)
Huckleberry Hound, the real face of Hanna-Barbera, got a movie.
Top Cat had three, with the CGI one being a little better than the other two.
Yogi Bear had so many movies, including a live-action film where he was voiced by one of the Ghostbusters.
Scooby Doo has been milking it to the point they meet people like John Cena.
And The Banana Splits will forever be remembered as murderous animatronics.
Give some of the other HB characters a chance!
I could think of Snagglepuss or even Magilla Gorilla, but I feel Quick Draw McGraw has the potential!
Actually, scratch that. I'd DEFINITELY want a movie featuring El Kabong.
3. Happy Tree Friends
They’re adorable! They’re friendly! And they die in the most horrible ways! HTF features cute and cuddly characters starting off like any children’s program...right before all hell breaks loose!
This show has been on and off. But one thing stays the same: the fandom.
Mondo Media said there would be a movie.
And considering we’ve come this far and our love for HTF remains stronger than ever…
...we’re still waiting for that movie, damn it!
2. Duck Dodgers
Daffy Duck stars as Duck Dodgers, an intergalactic hero in the 21st-and-a-half century. Alongside his pals Cadet (played by Porky Pig) and Dr. I.Q. Hi, Dodgers is constantly at odds with Marvin the Martian, who loyally serves the beautiful Queen Tyr'ahnee of Mars.
It would be really great just to have a movie focus on Daffy as the main character. And no, Back in Action doesn’t count.
And think about it. How many of us REALLY hated that final season, which contradicted everything the show was built on?
A Duck Dodgers movie wouldn’t only satisfy us Daffy fans. But completely redeem his only TV series!
1. The Angry Beavers
Norbert and Daggett are beaver brothers living the bachelor life after moving out of their parents’ house. One’s smooth and charming. The other’s childish and was possibly dropped as a baby. Yet as much as they can’t stand each other, they definitely can’t live without each other.
This was one of Nickelodeon’s most iconic shows alongside Hey Arnold and Rugrats.
If those shows were able to get movies, then why shouldn’t these guys?
Keep in mind Nick cancelled this show despite its popularity. And they never aired the final episode because it talked about how executives are asshats ruining good shows. (And still are today)
The finale could have put Chowder’s fourth wall breaking reputation to shame!
Imagine if that was the movie: Norbert and Daggett realize they’ve been cancelled and are trying to escape being erased along with the rest of their animated world.
Or they could have one like The Fat Albert Movie, where the brothers find themselves in the real world and make real friends!
And maybe the movie could bring this show back.
