Rooster Teeth has more than 45 million subscribers to its YouTube network, 1.2 million unique monthly visitors on its apps and more than 4 million community members, according to its website.

Some of Rooster Teeth’s most popular titles include Red vs Blue, RWBY and Gen:LOCK. “I am excited at the challenge of bringing Rooster Teeth back to its roots,” Burns said in the announcement.

Rooster Teeth, based in Austin since its inception, was an internet video pioneer. RT’s first viral video came in 2003, with “Red vs Blue,” an animated comedy series that popularized machinima.

Rooster Teeth will shut down after 21 years, coinciding with the final season of 'Red vs. Blue.' It isn't a complete shock to fans.

Rooster Teeth, based in Austin since its inception, was an internet video pioneer. RT’s first viral video came in 2003, with “Red vs Blue,” an animated comedy series that popularized machinima.

Warner Bros. pulled the plug on Rooster Teeth in 2024, after 21 years of operation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It was ...