Max & the Midknights: Release date, Voice cast, plot, Episodes, Trailer, & more About the Animated Series

Excitement is building for Max & the Midknights, Nickelodeon’s upcoming CG-animated series based on the best-selling children’s book trilogy by Lincoln Peirce. 

Fans were recently treated to an exclusive first look at the show during New York Comic Con, where creator Lincoln Peirce and key cast members, including Blu del Barrio and Zeno Robinson, joined co-executive producers on a panel. The teaser clip revealed some exciting insights into the show’s animation style and storyline, following 10-year-old Max’s quest to become a knight and save the Kingdom of Byjovia.

In addition to the first look, the panel offered a deeper dive into the show’s creation process and its connection to Peirce’s previous hit, Big Nate. With Max & the Midknights gearing up for its big debut, there’s plenty more to uncover about its characters, adventures, and the creative minds behind the scenes.

Get ready for an exciting exploration of everything you need to know about Max & the Midknights, including the release date, plot highlights, and cast insights. And stay tuned for updates, as we’ll keep adding fresh details as they come out!

Release date & Where to Watch

Max & the Midknights will premiere on Nickelodeon on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at 7 pm ET. The show has already been picked up for 20 episodes, split between two seasons, with the second season (10 episodes) set to debut in 2025. 

In addition, Nickelodeon, in collaboration with Republic Records Kids and Family, will release the Max & the Midknights soundtrack on the same day as the series premiere, adding a musical layer to the launch.

Plot

Based on Lincoln Peirce’s Big Nate books, Max & the Midknights follows 10-year-old Max, an adventurous girl with dreams of becoming a knight. Alongside her newfound friends, Max embarks on a mission to save the kingdom of Byjovia from dark forces. 

In the debut episode, "Welcome to Byjovia," Max, who longs to fight dragons, travels across the medieval countryside with her Uncle Budrick, a troubadour. Their journey takes them to Byjovia, where they encounter unexpected dangers and mysteries, revealing the kingdom to be far from what Uncle Budrick remembered.

Voice cast

• Blu del Barrio (Star Trek: Discovery) as Max
• Melissa Villaseñor (Saturday Night Live) as Millie
• Zeno Robinson (Transformers: EarthSpark) as Simon
• Caleb Yen (Beyblade X) as Kevyn
• Jeremy Rowley (iCarly) as Uncle Budrick 
• Gary Anthony Williams (Central Park) as Mumblin
• Brian Stepanek (The Loud House) as King Gastley
• India de Beaufort (It’s Pony) as Fendra

Official Trailer

Episode Schedule

• Season 1 Episode 1: Welcome to Byjovia (Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 2: Meet the Midknights (Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024)
• Season 1 Episode 3: A Midknight Run
• Season 1 Episode 4: Don't Lose Your Head
• Season 1 Episode 5: Escape from Byjovia
• Season 1 Episode 6: For Whom the Troll Tolls
• Season 1 Episode 7: The Road Not Taken
• Season 1 Episode 8: The Trail of the Dead
• Season 1 Episode 9: A Vial of Valor
• Season 1 Episode 10: An Uphill Battle

Behind the Scenes

At a panel moderated by Zeno Robinson, creator Lincoln Peirce and co-executive producers David Skelly and Sharon Flynn shared insights into the creation and development of Max & the Midknights. The discussion offered fans exclusive first-look clips from upcoming episodes and delved into the show’s origins.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation, Max & the Midknights is led by Lincoln Peirce (Big Nate) and Jane Startz (Ella Enchanted) as executive producers, with Sharon Flynn (All Hail King Julien) and David Skelly (Toy Story 2) as co-executive producers and showrunners. Overseeing development and production are Claudia Spinelli (SVP, TV Series Animation), Nathan Schram (VP, Development), and Stephanie Alpert (VP, Production) at Nickelodeon Animation.