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Rick and Morty Season 8 Premieres on Adult Swim
Rick and Morty fans, mark your calendars! The long-awaited eighth season of the popular animated series premiered on Adult Swim on May 25, 2025, at 11 pm ET/PT.
The new season, consisting of 10 episodes, will air weekly on Sundays, with the finale scheduled for July 27, 2025. For those who can't wait until the next episode, a sneak peek of season eight has been released, hinting at a new task for the fan-favourite character Butter Bot and adventures with Summer, Jerry, Beth, and the other Beth.
Executive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder, along with showrunner Scott Marder, have worked diligently to bring another exciting season to life. The voice cast includes Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell, and Spencer Grammer, with Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden voicing the titular characters Rick and Morty.
In addition to the television premiere, Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen expressed his hopes for a Broadway version of Rick and Morty in a press release. Meanwhile, a 22-minute special of re-imagined Rick and Morty moments was announced on April 1st, available to watch on YouTube.
For those who prefer to stream, all 10 episodes of Season 8 will be available on HBO Max starting September 1, 2025. Until then, the season will be streaming on AdultSwim.com during the original airing period. It's worth noting that all previous seven seasons are already available on HBO Max, so after September 1, all eight seasons will be available on the streaming service.
The special, described as pulling from "absurd, live-action, theater-based genres," and a human-sized Pickle Rick special broadcast are also available on YouTube for viewers to enjoy.
Here's a summary of the availability of Rick and Morty Season 8:
| Platform | Availability | Details | |----------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------------| | Adult Swim | From May 25, 2025 | Weekly airing on Sundays at 11 pm ET/PT | | AdultSwim.com | Concurrent with TV airing | Streaming during original run | | HBO Max | From September 1, 2025 | All 10 episodes of Season 8 available for streaming, plus previous 7 seasons |
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- With the premiere of Rick and Morty Season 8 on Adult Swim, fans can expect not only fascinating adventures on television but also a potential broadway version and a human-sized Pickle Rick special on YouTube.
- In the future, technology may greatly impact the entertainment industry as seen in Rick and Morty, where a 22-minute special of re-imagined moments is now available on YouTube for viewers to experience.
