Adult Swim Releases Rick and Morty Season 9 Trailer

Adult Swim has released the first full trailer for the ninth season of its Emmy-winning animated series Rick and Morty, offering fans a glimpse of chaotic new adventures ahead of the show's premiere on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The 10-episode season promises a return to the program's signature blend of sci-fi absurdity and family dysfunction, following the eighth season's conclusion in July.

The trailer opens with Rick Sanchez yanking his grandson Morty out of bed, declaring, "Rise and shine, motherfucker! It's time to train." It then unfolds into a rapid montage of bizarre scenarios, including attacks from killer couch cushions and sentient furniture, a house turning into a "floor is lava" trap, Morty drafted into a rebellion, the return of Space Beth, and Rick in a kung fu showdown. Set to Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell," the footage emphasizes high-energy escapades with the narrator intoning, "Anything is possible when everything is possible." One clip features Beth questioning her father amid the chaos: "Why is the furniture attacking us?"

The official synopsis highlights the human-crafted nature of the content: "Rick and Morty is back, baby! Season Nine is all certified bangers. No...