Rick and Morty Season 8 Premieres May 25; Seasons 9-12 Greenlit

Rick and Morty Season 8 is set to premiere on May 25, 2025, promising an action-packed and emotionally resonant continuation of the beloved animated sci-fi comedy. The new season will feature the return of fan-favorite character Space Beth, who appears prominently in the trailer alongside Rick as they battle enhanced alien foes, indicating a deeper exploration of her space adventures and her relationship with Rick. Season 8 will push the show's boundaries with fresh timelines, new villains, genre experimentation, and a mix of standalone chaos and longform emotional arcs, including episodes parodying sci-fi horror tropes. Showrunner Scott Marder has confirmed that Season 9 is nearly complete, Season 10 is already in production, and the series aims to release new seasons annually, reducing the historically long wait times between seasons. The series is currently greenlit through Season 12, signaling a stable production schedule and continued storytelling for fans. Overall, Season 8 marks a new chapter of heightened weirdness, emotional depth, and consistent content delivery for the Rick and Morty franchise.