‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 Sets May 24 Release Date on Adult Swim

For over a decade, Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty has been known for its hilarious and often shocking, mature-themed humor. Despite a major shake-up in 2023 with the departure of its creator and original voice actor, Justin Roiland, the show remains incredibly popular, especially among adult animation fans. Now with Ian Cardoni voicing Rick Sanchez and Harry Belden as Morty Smith, the series continues to follow the wild adventures of an uncle and nephew as they travel across the galaxy and through different universes, encountering bizarre aliens and alternate realities – and frequently finding themselves in incredibly stressful situations.

As of October 2024, Rick and Morty is still going strong! The show has been renewed through Season 12, with two new seasons confirmed before Season 8 even premiered. This builds on a previous deal from 2018 for 70 episodes across Seasons 4-10. Even with that initial deal not yet finished, fans can now look forward to the show’s official return to Adult Swim.

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, the new season of Rick and Morty (Season 9) will premiere on Adult Swim on Sunday, May 24th at 11 p.m. Eastern Time. Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen also praised the show, noting its consistently high quality and the impressive work of the team behind it.

It’s my job to promote this show, and honestly, it deserves it. Each season is better than the last, which is pretty amazing. The creative team consistently delivers incredibly imaginative and well-written episodes, packed with talent. From the very beginning, you’ll be hooked by the show’s unique ideas and compelling characters. I have to say it’s part of my job, but it’s also genuinely true.

Adult Swim shared a description for the new season, playfully highlighting its commitment to real, human-created content. It jokingly encourages viewers to tune in, suggesting the creators’ dedication to the show should at least mean something—even if it means less time with their families.

Okay, folks, ‘Rick and Morty’ is back and Season Nine is a total win! Seriously, this is the good stuff – no cheap, AI-generated content here. We’re talking genuinely creative, human-made episodes – the kind of stuff that comes from people with all the glorious imperfections that entails. Honestly, the creators poured their hearts (and maybe neglected some family time!) into this season, so do yourself a favor and check it out!

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It’s impossible to know exactly what will happen in Rick and Morty Season 9, but the official description hints at some interesting themes. Given the current discussions around artificial intelligence in movies and TV, it’s likely Rick and Morty will offer their own take on the subject.

Season 9 is shaping up to be wild! Early previews suggest we’ll see Rick accidentally become a giant and wreak havoc on a town inhabited by gnomes. Over the next few months, more details will be revealed, but one thing’s for sure: Rick and Morty will be up to their usual insane adventures, with plenty of clever references to current events and the entertainment industry.

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Rick and Morty Season 9 begins airing on Adult Swim on May 24, 2026.

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