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Rick and Morty Season 8 Prepares for May 25 Premiere on Adult Swim

The new season blends episodic adventures with serialized arcs, earning praise for revitalizing the series as Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden return as the titular duo.

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Rick and Morty screaming in a spaceship in Season 8

Overview

  • Season 8 debuts on May 25, 2025, at 11:00 PM ET/PT on Adult Swim, with weekly episodes airing every Sunday thereafter.
  • The season features a mix of standalone adventures and serialized elements, a balance that has been well-received by critics.
  • Voice actors Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden, who debuted in Season 7, return with expanded roles, allowing for deeper character exploration.
  • Production delays caused by strikes and behind-the-scenes changes led to a longer gap between seasons, breaking the show's yearly release cycle.
  • Adult Swim has renewed the series through Season 12, securing its future while critics praise Season 8 as a creative and refreshing return to form.