Rick and Morty season 8 has been officially confirmed and updates are already coming in about the future of the popular animated series. Debuting in 2013, the raunchy cartoon follows a nihilistic scientist named Rick Sanchez as he takes his overly anxious grandson, Morty, on adventures across different dimensions. Co-created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, Rick and Morty It quickly set itself apart from other adult animated shows with its heady concepts and pitch-black humor.
Despite universal acclaim in its first six seasons, Rick and Morty was almost completely derailed when serious accusations were made against co-creator Justin Roiland. This led to him being fired from the series and required a search for new voice actors who could take on the roles played by Roiland. When Season 7 began in late 2023, it was obvious that Rick and Morty It was different after Roiland's departure, but the popular sci-fi comedy lost none of its global appeal. As such, Rick and Morty not only was it greenlit for season 8, but also seasons 9 and 10.
Rick and Morty Season 8 Latest News
Season 8 trailer arrives
With months passing without any serious news, the latest update arrives in the form of a trailer for Rick and Morty season 8. provocation is essentially a scene from an upcoming episode and follows Rick as he auditions various aliens and humans for the role of Jerry. Unfortunately for the dyspeptic scientist, the family arrives and discovers his plan to replace Jerry with a paid actor. The trailer ends with a screen of Christmas lights and a title card that reminds viewers that the season begins in 2025.
Rick and Morty season 8 is confirmed
Seasons 9 and 10 are also confirmed
In 2018, Rick and Morty received a 70-episode renewal order that would guarantee the series for exactly 10 seasons. Despite the challenges the series has faced since then Rick and Morty is still on track to fulfill that order, which will bring the Dan Harmon-co-created series up to 100 episodes in total. It's unclear if the show will end after season 10but the order means season 8 is definitely on the way.
Rick and Morty Season 8 Cast
Expect the main voice cast to return
Although nothing has been confirmed, the cast of Rick and Morty Season 8 probably won't be much different from the cast of season 7. Newcomers, Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden will likely reprise their roles as Rick Sanchez and Morty Smithrespectively, as both were handpicked to replace Justin Roiland, who previously voiced both characters. The show employs a wide range of voice actors from SNL alumnus Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith to Tom Kenny (from SpongeBob fame) who voices several characters, and they will likely be back as well.
The cast of Rick and Morty season 8 will likely include:
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Harry Belden |
Morty Smith |
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Ian Cardoni |
Rick Sanchez |
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Chris Parnell |
Jerry Smith |
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Spencer Grammer |
Summer Smith |
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Sarah Chalke |
Beth Smith |
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Tom Kenny |
Squanchy, Gene Gilligan and more |
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Kari Wahlgren |
Jessica, DIANE and more |
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Daniel Harmon |
Birdman |
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Jon Allen |
Mr. Poopybutthole |
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Rick and Morty Season 8 Story
More absurd adventures in space and time
Although it is impossible to predict what will happen in Rick and Morty Season 8, Dan Harmon's comments about it being a return to form offer some clues. One thing that's certain is that Rick and his grandson will face a series of interdimensional problems, with a distinctly existential edge. Season 7's harsh tone is not unusual for the series, which often uses humor to tell much deeper stories. Season 7 saw Rick lose his motivation for adventure, which completely changes the dynamic. This could allow for a more streamlined Season 8, but predicting plot points is impossible.
Rick and Morty Season 8 Trailer
Watch the teaser below
As 2024 comes to an end, a teaser trailer to Rick and Morty season 8 was revealed in December, showing that Rick is up to his usual tricks. Consisting of a single scene from an upcoming episode, the trailer reveals that Rick is auditioning several human and alien actors for the role of Jerry. Rick's plans are thwarted when the rest of his family arrives and discovers that he is trying to replace Jerry, although he insists that he will keep in touch with his potential actors.