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Evil Morty Returns for Epic Season 9 Showdown

5/25/2026

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Evil Morty Returns

Adult Swim aired the Rick and Morty Season 9 premiere “There’s Something About Morty” on May 24, 2026 at 11 p.m. ET.
Evil Morty returns, helps Rick defeat Rick Prime, then battles him in the Bunker Dimension.
Reviewers praise the large-scale animation and Dragon Ball-style showdown while critics say Evil Morty’s role feels underwhelming.
Episodes skip next-day Hulu/HBO Max release and will stream weekly on those platforms from June 15, 2026.

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Evil Morty Miscast

The episode introduces The Collective, voiced by Tilda Swinton, a hybrid of Galactus and Borg that challenges the protagonists.
Commentators say Evil Morty is miscast as a clingy partner-in-crime, conflicting with his established independence.
Harry Belden earns praise for distinct voices for Evil Morty and regular Morty, while fans note the episode’s focus on personal dynamics over multiversal stakes.

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Evil Morty Returns

Adult Swim aired the Rick and Morty Season 9 premiere “There’s Something About Morty” on May 24, 2026 at 11 p.m. ET.
Evil Morty returns, helps Rick defeat Rick Prime, then battles him in the Bunker Dimension.
Reviewers praise the large-scale animation and Dragon Ball-style showdown while critics say Evil Morty’s role feels underwhelming.
Episodes skip next-day Hulu/HBO Max release and will stream weekly on those platforms from June 15, 2026.

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