Based on the video game Ark: Survival Evolved, Ark: The Animated Series follows paleontologist Helena Walker. Still reeling from a tragic loss, she drowns her immense agony in wine and pills, but finds herself resurrected on a bizarre island. With no idea of how she got there and how to return home, she is forced to navigate the mysterious primitive island to survive, finding new allies along the way.
Ark: The Animated Series also features a stellar voice cast ensemble that includes Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Russell Crowe, as well as Gerard Butler, David Tennant, Jeffrey Wright, Vin Diesel, and Madeleine Madden. Find out how you can watch all episodes on demand in Australia using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
Where to watch Ark: The Animated Series in Australia?
In Australia, the television adaptation of the video game will be available to watch on Paramount+.
In addition to original programming, Paramount’s streaming service combines catalogue from CBS, Showtime, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, and many more.
If you’re not sure if it’s a worthwhile addition to your growing list of streaming platforms, new users can explore Paramount+’s library with a 7-day free trial.
| TV show | Streaming Service | Available? |
|---|---|---|
| Ark: The Animated Series | Paramount+ | Yes – with Paramount+ free trial |
Ark: The Animated Series Australia release date
The first six episodes premiered in the USA via Paramount+ last 21 March. Here in Australia, the animated show is scheduled to debut on Friday, 19 April, also on Paramount+.
The second part of the series will consist of seven additional episodes and will premiere on a later date.
| Season 1 | Release Dates | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 2 | Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 3 | Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 4 | Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 5 | Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | Paramount+ |
| Episode 6 | Fri, 19 Apr 2024 | Paramount+ |
Watch Ark: The Animated Series on Paramount+
All six episodes will be available to watch on Paramount+. The remaining episodes are also set to arrive on the streaming service, although a new release date has yet to be announced.
To start watching shows on Paramount+, which includes originals and third-party content, new customers can sign up for an account using the free 7-day trial, then pick between Standard and Premium.
With Standard, you can stream movies and shows in HD, then up to two concurrent streams for $9.99/month or $89.99 yearly; Premium delivers 4K on four devices at $13.99/month or $124.99 annually. There’s no lock-in contract so you can always opt out of your subscription anytime.
Best internet streaming plan
Best internet streaming plan
Benefits
What is Ark: The Animated Series about?
Helena Walker is a palaeontologist on 21st century Earth. After her wife, Victoria’s sudden passing, her grief becomes unbearable that she decides to end her life with pills and alcohol. She wakes up in the middle of the ocean, realises she’s being chased by a massive shark, and washes up ashore on a primitive island.
The island, it turns out, is inhabited by dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals. Natural hazards are also ubiquitous and there are vicious warlords who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Is there a slightest chance of survival? There is if she finds allies and unleashes her inner warrior.
The screen adaptation of Studio Wildcard’s video game Ark: Survival Evolved is created by Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak. Voice actors featured in the series – Russell Crowe, Gerard Butler, and Vin Diesel – also serve as executive producers.
Ark: The Animated Series trailer
Check out the trailer for Paramount+’s new animated series here.
Cast of Ark: The Animated Series
Voicing the main character of Helena Walker is Madeleine Madden. The animated series also features the voices of Gerard Butler, Michelle Yeoh, and many others.
You can find the complete voice cast of the new animated show below.
Similar shows you might like
If you enjoy adaptations of popular video games, Paramount+’s Halo is a must-see. Amazon is also releasing their adaptation of the video game series Fallout.
Then there’s HBO’s The Last of Us and Netflix’s Onimusha as well. Paramount+ has another series based on video games coming out this April, too, with Idris Elba reprising his role in the miniseries, Knuckles.
Find more TV shows to watch using the streaming search bar below.
