Anticipated Delay for New Rick and Morty Episodes Reduced by Showrunner's Encouraging Update
Rick and Morty fans can rejoice as the much-anticipated eighth season of the popular animated series has finally premiered on Adult Swim on May 25, 2025. The final episode, titled "Hot Rick," aired on July 27, 2025, marking the end of an exciting season filled with the show's signature humour, action, and science-fiction adventures.
While fans have been left eagerly waiting for new episodes since late 2023, the wait for Season 9 is almost over. Season 9 has been confirmed by Adult Swim and was partially written by 2023, with final writing completed after the Writers Guild strike ended. Production entered its final phase in May 2025, and voice recording started in July 2025. As of August 2025, an exact release date for Season 9 has not been announced, but it is expected to premiere sometime in late 2026 or early 2027 based on industry predictions and previous release patterns.
In a positive development for Rick and Morty fans, the showrunner, Scott Marder, has expressed excitement about continuing beyond Season 9 and aiming to stay ahead of schedule to remain timely. Marder also mentioned that there are cool things ahead for the show, hinting at exciting developments for future seasons.
Meanwhile, Marder confirmed that the coloring of Season 8 is almost complete, and new episodes of Rick and Morty are weeks away. The show has been renewed through Season 12, implying that fans can look forward to many more adventures with the eccentric duo of Rick and Morty.
However, with no official details yet about the release schedule for Season 10, fans will have to wait patiently for more updates. The future of other popular franchises such as Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the DC Universe on film and TV remains undisclosed in this article.
In summary, Season 8 of Rick and Morty has concluded, and Season 9 is in production, with a expected release date sometime in late 2026 or early 2027. The showrunner has expressed excitement about continuing beyond Season 9, and fans can look forward to many more adventures with Rick and Morty, with Season 10 planned but with no announced schedule or release timeframe at this point.
Gizmodo reported about the anticipation for Season 9 of Rick and Morty, which will feature the continued adventures of the eccentric duo in the realm of television entertainment. The tech-focused publication Io9 also expressed excitement about the perspectives from the showrunner on the future seasons and their incorporation of technology and science-fiction elements. Additionally, with Season 8 having concluded, viewers can expect to return to the movies-and-tv category on Adult Swim for more Rick and Morty episodes, as the show has been renewed through Season 12.
