Rick and Morty season 8 release date, cast and latest news

Season 7 was shrouded in mystery for the majority of the run-up to its premiere due to co-creator Justin Roiland being replaced as the voice of both of the title characters, with Ian Cardoni as Rick and Harry Belden as Morty. The pair did a truly excellent job, with many fans not being able to tell much of a difference. As expected, the duo is set to return for season 8 of the animated series.

Now, in 2025, fans have just one big question: When can we expect season 8 to be released? Read on to find out more about the next season of Rick and Morty.

Rick and Morty season 8 release date

Rick and Morty fans won't have to wait long for season 8, with the newest season set to begin on Adult Swim in the US on 25th May 2025.

Previously speaking to RadioTimes.com about the writing process, creator Dan Harmon revealed: "It's all been very challenging, I was certainly never gonna let the show die.

"We're writing season 9, we had way too much quality work down the pipe that I would have never let go away. Because I'm so proud of what people even get to see in season 7."

Who will return in Rick and Morty season 8?

Of course, Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden are set to return as Rick and Morty, as well as the rest of the main cast. As usual, the series will likely include several different guest stars.

Season 7 included Hugh Jackman and Ice-T, so we'll have to wait and see what exciting characters could be on the horizon in season 8.

The cast members we'd expect to make a return for season 8 are as follows.

• Ian Cardoni as Rick Sanchez
• Harry Belden as Morty Smith
• Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith
• Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith
• Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith and Space Beth
• Dan Harmon as Bird Person
• Tom Kenny as Squanchy and Gene
• John Allen as Mr Poopybutthole

What could Rick and Morty season 8 be about?

With season 7 seeing Rick take on major life questions about the afterlife, killing Jerry in an experiment and being embroiled in a plot with the Pope, the chaotic series is only set to get even wilder, with exact details yet to be revealed.

However, speaking to The Verge, co-creator Harmon teased that season 8 will feel distinct after the changes that the animated series has gone through. Harmon said: "Season 7 just represents one more brick in that road, and it’s season 8, which is already written, when that comes out, I think it’ll be even more so.

"It’ll feel like a return to form and kind of like a 'we’re back, baby' kind of feeling, and hopefully, season 9 will be that but, you know, even more so. But it’ll be because it’s been a gradual process of just trying to get our wind in our sails again."

Rick and Morty season 8 trailer

There is! Several trailers have been released to tease the upcoming season 8 of Rick and Morty. The latest trailer shows Rick and Morty yet again falling into an adventure that getting out of will take some difficulty.

You can watch the trailer for yourself below.

Rick and Morty airs on E4. Seasons 1-7 are available now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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