Rick and Morty Season 9 Officially Confirmed: Adult Swim Sets May 24, 2026 Premiere Date
Rick and Morty is officially returning for Season 9, premiering May 24, 2026 on Adult Swim at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The 10-episode season promises high-concept insanity and character-driven storytelling with the show renewed through Season 12.
The multiverse is getting ready for another dimension-hopping adventure. Adult Swim has officially announced that Rick and Morty Season 9 will premiere on May 24, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET/PT. The beloved sci-fi comedy series returns with a fresh batch of episodes featuring the Smith family's continued adventures across the cosmos.
What to Expect:
The show's creative team has promised an impressive lineup of episodes that blend high-concept storytelling with sharp character writing. The official description humorously emphasizes that the season features "certified bangers" and is "made by real humans with real human traits like back hair and cysts" – a cheeky jab at artificial intelligence-generated content that has become a concern across the entertainment industry.
Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen expressed his confidence in the upcoming season, stating that the creative unit continues to deliver exceptional work season after season. He highlighted that viewers will witness "great high-concept insanity with some of the best character writing ever done."
Season Details:
The ninth season consists of 10 episodes and will maintain Adult Swim's traditional weekly release schedule. Episodes air every Sunday following the May 24 premiere. For those unable to catch the broadcasts, episodes will be available for digital purchase the day after airing on Adult Swim.
Streaming fans should mark their calendars for August 31, 2026, when the complete season becomes available on HBO Max and Hulu. The show will air in over 170 countries in 42 languages, cementing its status as a global cultural phenomenon.
Voice Cast and Production:
The returning cast includes Ian Cardoni as Rick Sanchez, Harry Belden as Morty Smith, Sarah Chalke as Beth and Space Beth, Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith, and Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith. The series continues under the executive production of creator Dan Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder.
Looking Ahead:
This represents a new era of stability for the series. Rick and Morty has secured greenlight confirmations through Season 12, breaking from the unpredictable multi-year gaps that characterized earlier seasons. With production stabilized, the show has achieved a near-annual release schedule, signaling consistent viewer engagement for years to come.
The May 24 premiere marks the beginning of what promises to be one of the show's most ambitious seasons yet.
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