Rick and Morty Season 9 Date Announced: Everything We Know So Far
Fans of the multiverse, mark your calendars. Adult Swim has officially announced that Rick and Morty Season 9 will premiere on Sunday, May 24, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.
After a monumental eighth season, the Emmy-winning animated phenomenon is returning to Adult Swim with what the network is calling its “most ambitious” chapters yet. Here is a breakdown of the premiere details, where to stream, and what to expect from the upcoming season.
“Rick and Morty is back, baby! Season Nine is all certified bangers. No AI slop! Just Grade A organic slop, made by real humans with real human traits like back hair and cysts.”
How to Watch and Stream Season 9
While the linear premiere happens in May, streaming fans will have to wait a bit longer to binge the new episodes on Max.
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Linear Premiere: Adult Swim (May 24)
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Digital Purchase: Available the day after the premiere (May 25)
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Max Streaming Date: Season 9 will officially arrive on Max in the U.S. on August 31, 2026.
Michael Ouweleen, President of Adult Swim, teased that the upcoming episodes feature “high-concept insanity” combined with some of the best character writing the series has ever seen. The show continues to be led by executive producer Dan Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder.
The Cast: Who is Returning?
The core voice cast introduced in Season 7 returns for the ninth outing. This includes:
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Ian Cardoni as Rick Sanchez
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Harry Belden as Morty Smith
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Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith
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Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith
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Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith (and Space Beth)
The series maintains a significant international footprint, with the new season set to debut in over 170 countries and 42 languages.
