New episodes of the animated series Rick and Morty are set to premiere on Adult Swim on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 11 p.m. ET/PT. This marks the beginning of the show's ninth season, with a stated promise from creators of "bigger, bolder and more ambitious than ever" content. The announcement, made on March 11, 2026, was accompanied by the release of fresh imagery and early clips across various digital platforms.
The season's streaming availability on Max in the U.S. is slated for August 31, 2026, a considerable delay after its initial broadcast run. This contrasts with a trend for some digital retailers, where episodes were available for purchase the day after their television debut.
A Multitude of Drops and Dates
The rollout for Season 9 has been characterized by a steady stream of promotional content. A first-look clip appeared on March 12, 2026, on Adult Swim's social channels. This was followed by a trailer released on April 7, 2026, and a second trailer on May 12, 2026. Episode titles were revealed on April 15, 2026, alongside announcements featuring members of the cast and crew.
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Production updates had indicated the season was nearing completion as early as September 25, 2025, with showrunner Scott Marder and executive producer Steve Levy providing insights during a Reddit AMA. These updates specifically addressed concerns about the show's creative integrity, with assurances that the season would not feature "AI slop."
The full schedule for the initial broadcast run includes:
| Episode | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "There's Something About Morty" | May 24, 2026 |
| 2 | "Ricks Days, Seven Nights" | May 31, 2026 |
| 3 | "Rick Fu Hustle" | June 7, 2026 |
| 4 | "A Ricker Runs Through It" | June 14, 2026 |
| 5 | "Jer Bud" | June 21, 2026 |
| 6 | "Erickerhead" | June 28, 2026 |
| 7 | "Mortgully: The Last Rickforest" | July 5, 2026 |
| 8 | "Rickuiem for a Dream" | July 12, 2026 |
| 9 | "Salute Your Morts" | July 19, 2026 |
| 10 | "Field of Dreams" | July 26, 2026 |
Behind the Scenes
Animation services for Season 9 were provided by Mercury Filmworks and Lighthouse Studios. The show's renewal extends beyond this season, with reports indicating at least 30 more episodes are planned. The series has been a consistent fixture on Adult Swim, with its eighth season concluding approximately a year prior to the current announcement. Prior to the season's premiere, Adult Swim aired weekly marathons of previous seasons every Friday from April 3, 2026, through May 22, 2026.
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The season and its associated spin-off, President Curtis, were featured in a Warner Bros Discovery New York Upfront presentation on May 13, 2026. International streaming on Max for Europe was announced for May 25, 2026.
