Rick & Morty fans can finally circle a date! Rick & Morty Season 8 will officially return on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 11:00 PM ET/PT, as confirmed by Adult Swim.
The beloved animated sci-fi comedy is back with more intergalactic adventures, plenty of biting wit and even more dysfunctional family dynamics.
Why That Rick & Morty Season 7 Finale Was Such a Shocker
All to say, Season 7 of Rick & Morty came to an entertaining conclusion with the episode “Fear No Mort” that delivered some of the best ratings in years. The episode delved into Morty’s fears, especially his fear of being left behind by Rick. Rick himself was dealing with emotional demons, resulting in a moment of self-reflection that was one of the deepest in the series’ history. After that ending, expectations are sky-high for Season 8.
Who’s Returning for Season 8?
Despite behind-the-scenes changes, including the departure of original co-creator Justin Roiland, Rick & Morty continues to thrive. The returning cast includes:
Ian Cardoni as Rick Sanchez
Harry Belden as Morty Smith
Sarah Chalke as Beth
Chris Parnell as Jerry
Spencer Grammer as Summer
Dan Harmon and Scott Marder are set to return as executive producers, ensuring the show maintains its signature blend of dark humor and absurd sci-fi storytelling.
What Can Fans Expect from Season 8?
According to Adult Swim’s official synopsis, Season 8 will see the return of the Sanchez family’s usual dysfunction, along with some fan-favorite characters. One of the biggest teases is the potential return of Butter Bot, the small yet hilariously miserable robot introduced in Season 1. Additionally, concept art suggests a major twist—an Adult Summer storyline, possibly involving time travel. This would mark only the third time the show has fully embraced time-travel elements, which is a huge deal for the series.
A Return to Classic Rick & Morty Adventures
And with Rick Prime finally out of the picture, Season 8 should lean into the show’s fundamental elements — outrageous interdimensional capers, gallows humor and absurd scientific doohickeys. As Season 7 delved into heavier emotional territory, Season 8 looks like a return to the series’ more whimsical and messier storytelling approach.
With the premiere date approaching, expect more trailers and sneak peeks to be delivered. Rick & Morty Season 8 details will be coming soon!
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Sources: Adult Swim