Hulu is bringing back the fan-favorite Animayhem Factory to San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2024, transforming the Bayfront’s Parking Lot into a zany 2D world where beloved animated shows come to life. From July 25-28, fans of all ages can immerse themselves in interactive experiences inspired by their favorite Hulu animated series.

Inside Hulu’s Animayhem Factory at San Diego Comic-Con

• Slurm Factory Tour (Futurama): Fans can step into the world of Futurama and tour the iconic Slurm Factory, complete with a life-size Slurm Queen and photo opportunities with beloved characters like Fry, Lela, and the Grunka Lunkas.
  • Futurama is back and better than ever! This year, at the Hulu Animayhem Factory, SDCC fans will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the Slurm Factory from the hit show. A larger-than-life Slurm Queen and thirsty Bender will welcome fans into the space, where they can see first-hand how Slurm is created. Bender even gets a taste of the infamous lime green beverage straight from the Queen’s anus! Audio excerpts of Futurama’s “Willy Wonka-inspired” Slurm Factory music will be playing to get SDCC fans in the spirit and large-scale 2D cutouts of the show’s beloved characters like Fry, Lela and the Grunka Lunkas will be stationed throughout the space for special photo ops.
• Cutawayland Storage (Family Guy): Celebrate 25 years of Family Guy by exploring Cutawayland, where 25 years of the show’s funniest cutaway gags are on display.
  • Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Family Guy, fans will be welcomed into Cutawayland where 25 years of the show’s best cutaways are stored for safekeeping. Guests will be prompted to select a 2D object that corresponds to a cutaway scene and take it to one of many viewing stations that line the walls. Once the object is placed onto the factory machine, retro TV screens are triggered to display their favorite scenes and jokes from the show’s impressive history. Life-size 2D cutouts of the entire Griffin clan, dressed in their finest yellow tuxedos, will be prominently placed throughout the space, giving fans a special keepsake photo op that celebrates 25 years of Family Guy
• LardLad Donut Factory (The Simpsons): Satisfy your sweet tooth with “toxic” iced donuts inspired by Springfield’s favorite treat, in a partnership with Randy’s Donuts.
  • To celebrate The Simpsons, Hulu Animayhem is bringing Springfield’s LardLad Donut factory all the way to SDCC! Inside the factory, Mr. Burns is at it again — dumping toxic waste and passing it off as donut icing! In partnership with SoCal’s cult-favorite donut shop Randy’s Donuts, the LardLad Donut factory will invite guests to watch the sweet treats get hand-glazed with “toxic” icing, then grab one to enjoy!

• CIA Lab Challenge (American Dad): Channel your inner surgeon and try to put Roger the Alien back together in an “Operation”-style game.
  • Oh no! Roger the Alien has been captured by the CIA again. Visitors passing through the Hulu Animayhem Factory will hear Roger calling out for help. Those who stop to help Roger will be transported into a CIA lab, where they’ll find his dissected organs scattered across the lab. Here, guests will team up to try and put Roger back together on the operating table in an “Operation-inspired” challenge! Win or lose, fans will get a chance to take a photo with Roger’s Golden Turd once they complete the game.
• Bob’s Record-O-Matic (Bob’s Burgers): Unleash your inner performer and sing along to your favorite Bob’s Burgers tunes in a fun recording booth experience.
  • Bob’s Burgers is famously known for their huge catalog of end credit songs. The Hulu Animayhem Factory will feature ‘Bob’s Record-O-Matic,’ a recording studio where fans can dance and lip sync to a song of their choice with characters from the show. Once their performance is complete, participants will receive a shareable video for social!
• Solar Opposites Stress Test: Measure your stress levels against the Solar Opposites crew and grab a Goobler stress ball to help you relax.
  • The Solar Opposites “Goobler Stress Test” machine measures fans’ stress levels – from totally chill like Terry to super stressed like Korvo. Fans will place their hands on a ‘stress sensor’ that determines how stressed they are. Based on the results, participants will receive a corresponding Goobler stress ball to hash out their frustrations on — purple for sorta stressed and red for really stressed.
• Hit Monkey Katana Challenge: Embark on a quest to find the legendary “Bonsai Master’s Sword” and win exclusive Hit Monkey pins.
  • In the all-new season of Hit Monkey, fans learn that the titular assassin’s katana has an ancient sister sword. Guests will be challenged to find the “Bonsai Master’s Sword” in the Hit Monkey Katana factory. Guests will approach a large-scale installation with several katanas stuck in a forge, then they’ll choose which sword they believe is the “Bonsai Master’s Sword.” Only one will release and reveal itself to be the true sister sword. The guest who pulls the ancient sister sword will win an exclusive pack of Hit Monkey pins.

• Relaxation Station: Take a break from the mayhem with The Great North, Krapopolis, and Grimsburg-themed activities.
  • The Great North –Visitors in the break room will be able to cool off from the San Diego heat and enjoy some fresh Alaskan air in the fridge from The Great North. By opening the refrigerator door, fans will get blasted with a shot of cool air while looking out across the vast Alaskan landscape with a great view of Tobin’s iconic house.
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    Krapopolis- What’s a break room without a vending machine? The room will also feature a custom Krapopolis vending machine in the style of the show’s ancient Greek world. The vending machine is filled with memorable items and easter eggs from the show for guests to select. Each item triggers the machine to play the corresponding clip from the hilarious series.

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    Grimsburg- Fans of Grimsburg, will also notice every true crime junkie’s obsession — a ‘Crime Board’ filled with suspect pictures, maps and clues from Detective Flute’s latest mysteries. Fans can pose with their favorite Grimsburg characters in front of the board for a shareable photo opp

Don’t Miss Out:

The Hulu Animayhem Factory will be open from July 25-28:

• July 25: 11:30 am – 7:00 pm
• July 26-27: 9:30 am – 7:00 pm
• July 28: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Located in the Bayfront’s Parking Lot, adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center. The Hulu Animayhem Factory promises to be a highlight of SDCC 2024, offering fans a unique and interactive way to celebrate their favorite animated shows. Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to follow Hulu on social media for sneak peeks and behind-the-scenes glimpses.

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