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Rick and Morty Season 9 Premieres May 2026!

3/12/2026

Summary

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Adult Swim's animated series "Rick and Morty" will premiere Season 9 on May 24, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET.
The show features mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith on interdimensional adventures.
Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen highlighted the season's "great high-concept insanity" and character writing.
New episodes will be available for digital purchase the day after airing, with streaming starting August 31, 2026, in the U.S.
"Rick and Morty" has won two Emmy awards and is a flagship show for Adult Swim.

History

Historical Context

"Rick and Morty," created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, premiered on December 2, 2013, on Adult Swim, quickly becoming a cultural touchstone in adult animation. Its success reflects a broader trend in television, following the transformative impact of "The Simpsons," which debuted in 1989. The series has won two Emmy Awards, highlighting its critical acclaim and influence on future animated programming.

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Story summary

Adult Swim's animated series "Rick and Morty" will premiere Season 9 on May 24, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET.
The show features mad scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith on interdimensional adventures.
Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen highlighted the season's "great high-concept insanity" and character writing.
New episodes will be available for digital purchase the day after airing, with streaming starting August 31, 2026, in the U.S.
"Rick and Morty" has won two Emmy awards and is a flagship show for Adult Swim.

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