Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” returns for season 9 on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, launching a 10-episode run of interdimensional misadventures. The series continues its weekly late-night broadcast on Adult Swim before episodes move to streaming on HBO Max and Hulu beginning June 15, 2026. The new season arrives alongside fresh momentum for the franchise, including news that longtime director Jacob Hair will helm an upcoming “Rick and Morty” feature film set in its own continuity, expanding the show’s universe beyond television.
Season 9 is described as packed with the kind of chaotic, absurd storytelling that has defined the series since its debut. The official synopsis leans into the show’s signature irreverence, promising “real human” made content rather than AI-generated material, while teasing another round of surreal sci-fi mayhem. Viewers can expect Rick Sanchez, Morty Smith, and the rest of the Smith family to plunge into bizarre new scenarios across the multiverse, with recurring humor built around chaos, cynicism, and absurd escalation.
Among the teased storylines and settings are the return of Boob World, a newly acquired swimming pool for the Smiths, a battle erupting in a Trader Joe’s parking lot, furniture coming to life inside the family home, and an alien summer camp for troubled teens. The season appears to continue the show’s pattern of mixing high-concept science fiction with everyday suburban dysfunction, turning ordinary locations into wildly unstable environments.
Adult Swim has heavily promoted the season with a series of trailers and clips. The first official trailer arrived on April 7, 2026, set to Billy Idol’s “Rebel Yell.” That was followed by a trailer on April 15 revealing the episode titles through rough animatics, then the opening sequence on May 5. A second trailer arrived on May 12, rounding out a sustained marketing push ahead of the premiere.
The core voice cast returns for season 9, including Ian Cardoni as Rick Sanchez, Harry Belden as Morty Smith, Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith, Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith and Space Beth, and Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith. Scott Marder remains showrunner and executive producer, while Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland are credited as the original creators of the series. The production also continues to feature surprise cameos and guest appearances, with Owen Wilson among the names teased.
Looking ahead, the franchise’s future remains secure. In addition to season 9, “Rick and Morty” has already been renewed through season 12, signaling several more years of animated sci-fi chaos for Adult Swim.
