Fans of Hazbin Hotel and its Hellaverse sister show Helluva Boss are about to have a devilishly exciting few days. Creator Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano has teased major announcements during this weekend’s Animate! Orlando convention, hinting at far more than just a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated Hazbin Hotel Season 2.
Medrano will be joined by key members of the SpindleHorse Productions team — including Skye Henwood, Sam Miller, Mel Mrozek, Amanda Heard, and Tony Raphielle Somerville — for an exclusive panel. While the event promises a sneak peek at Season 2’s creative process, fans are buzzing about what else might be revealed.
Adding to the speculation, SpindleHorse confirmed that the much-loved Hellaverse is about to expand beyond its current roster. Alongside the Hazbin Hotel updates, the studio stunned fans by announcing a brand-new animated pilot for the legendary internet property Homestuck.
What’s New from SpindleHorse Productions in 2025?
The biggest headline is that Hazbin Hotel Season 2 will officially premiere on Prime Video on October 29, 2025. After debuting in January 2024 to record-breaking numbers for an animated series on the platform, the show cemented its place as one of Prime’s most successful originals.
Medrano has already promised that the second season will deliver more songs, more laughs, and more chaos, doubling down on the musical dark-comedy formula that turned Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss into internet sensations. Many fans suspect that a crossover between the two shows is now more likely than ever, given both are under Prime Video’s umbrella.
But the real curveball came when SpindleHorse revealed its next big project: a Homestuck animated pilot. First released online in 2009, Homestuck quickly became a cult internet phenomenon, blending text, animation, music, and interactive storytelling. It wrapped in 2016, leaving fans uncertain if it would ever return — until now.
Why the Homestuck Announcement Is Turning Heads
During the Animate! Orlando panel, Medrano and her team revealed they are bringing Homestuck back with a September 2025 pilot release on Medrano’s YouTube channel. The pilot’s production team reads like a who’s-who of indie animation talent:
Vivienne Medrano – Executive Producer
Skye Henwood – Director/Writer
Mel Shin – Storyboard Director
Ben Jones – Animation Director
Hone – Art Director
Richard Horvitz – Voice Director
The voice cast includes:
Toby “Radiation” Fox as John Egbert
Cherami Leigh as Rose Lalonde
Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Jade Harley
Adam McArthur as Dave Strider
Brandon Winckler as Karkat Vantas
While there’s no official confirmation that Homestuck will join Prime Video, SpindleHorse’s track record suggests it’s a possibility if the pilot resonates with audiences.
Why It Matters for the Animation Landscape
The announcement highlights SpindleHorse’s growing influence in the adult animation space. Starting with a self-funded Hazbin Hotel pilot in 2019, Medrano has built a small independent studio into a major creative force, capable of launching multi-series universes and reviving dormant cult classics.
By branching into Homestuck, SpindleHorse is tapping into a massive pre-existing fandom, while also introducing the property to younger audiences who missed the original run. Given the current streaming competition, such cross-fandom collaborations could become more common in the future.
What’s Next for SpindleHorse Fans?
For now, the timeline looks like this:
August 2025 – Animate! Orlando panel reveals Season 2 updates and Homestuck pilot news
September 2025 – Homestuck pilot premieres on YouTube
October 29, 2025 – Hazbin Hotel Season 2 launches on Prime Video
Fans attending Animate! Orlando in person will get the first look at exclusive footage. Those at home can watch the panel live on YouTube, ensuring no one misses out on the announcements.
One thing is clear: SpindleHorse is not slowing down. Whether it’s expanding the Hellaverse or resurrecting beloved internet properties, the studio has positioned itself as one of the most exciting creative forces in animation today.
SpindleHorse Productions continues to redefine independent animation, leveraging its strong community engagement, creative freedom, and viral marketing expertise to shape the future of online and streaming content. With Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, and now Homestuck under its belt, the next chapter looks bigger — and hellishly better — than ever.
You Must Know
What is SpindleHorse Productions best known for?
SpindleHorse Productions is best known for creating Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, two adult animated musicals set in the Hellaverse universe. Both shows have developed massive online followings.
When will Hazbin Hotel Season 2 be released?
Hazbin Hotel Season 2 will premiere on Prime Video on October 29, 2025.
What is the new Homestuck project?
SpindleHorse is producing an animated pilot for Homestuck, set to release on YouTube in September 2025. It features a star-studded voice cast and top indie animation talent.
Will Homestuck join Prime Video?
There is no confirmation yet, but given SpindleHorse’s relationship with Prime Video, it’s a possibility if the pilot is successful.
Who is Vivienne Medrano?
Vivienne “VivziePop” Medrano is the creator of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, and founder of SpindleHorse Productions. She serves as executive producer on the Homestuck pilot.
