The chaos-loving Harley Quinn is back, and this time, sheâs taking her brand of mayhem to Metropolis. The Season 5 trailer for the Max Original adult animated series Harley Quinn has officially dropped, giving fans a first look at the upcoming season premiering January 16 on Max. Watch below.
New City, Same Harley
Season 5 sees Harley (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) and Poison Ivy (Lake Bell) leaving the crime-riddled streets of Gotham for the polished skyline of Metropolisâhome to Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet. But donât expect a calm transition. The trailer promises a wild ride filled with hilarious antics, plenty of action, and an irreverent take on DCâs iconic city.
The move is sparked by Ivyâs new job offer to run the Metropolis Green Initiative, which aligns with her eco-terrorist tendencies. However, Harley and Ivy quickly discover that not everything is as it seems. Metropolis hides darker secrets, with threats including Lex Luthor, his sister Lena, and the notorious Brainiac.

A Star-Studded Voice Cast
The series boasts an all-star voice cast:
- Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn
- Lake Bell as Poison Ivy
- James Adomian as Bane
- Diedrich Bader as Batman/Bruce Wayne
- Ron Funches as King Shark
- Stephen Fry as Brainiac
- Natalie Morales as Lois Lane
- JB Smoove as Frank the Plant
- Alan Tudyk as Clayface and Joker
- Aisha Tyler as Lena Luthor
Whatâs in Store?
From the trailer, itâs clear fans are in for a season packed with humor, action, and a fair share of surprises. Expect:
- Harleyâs over-the-top antics as she navigates the âfancy-assâ city of Metropolis.
- Poison Ivy balancing her new leadership role with their relationship.
- Brainiac declaring war on imperfection.
- Epic battles against artificial intelligence and catastrophic threats.
- A guest appearance from Lois Lane, who clearly has doubts about Harleyâs ability to save the day.
Weekly Episodes Through March
Season 5 kicks off on Thursday, January 16, with new episodes dropping every Thursday through March 20.
