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Rick and Morty Season 9 Sets May Launch as Adult Swim and HBO Max List Different Premiere Dates

A global rollout follows broadcast first, next-day digital sales, then U.S. streaming in August.

Overview

  • Adult Swim’s announcement sets the U.S. broadcast premiere for Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.
  • HBO Max says the season will land on its platform Monday, May 25, 2026, creating a timing discrepancy with the TV premiere plan.
  • Episodes are slated for next‑day purchase in digital stores, with U.S. streaming availability reported for August 31, 2026.
  • The release is positioned for a broad international reach in more than 150 countries with availability in 42 languages.
  • Returning voices include Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell and Spencer Grammer, with Dan Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder as executive producers and producers touting high‑concept, character‑driven episodes.