AtNew York Comic Con, it was revealed thatRick and Mortyhas been renewed for two additional seasons. The Adult Swim animated show is a satirical take onBack to the Futurefollowing a young man named Morty Smith who travels to other dimensions with his mad scientist grandfather Rick Sanchez via a flying saucer. The show is set to continue with the upcomingRick and Mortyseason 8, which premieres in 2025.
At New York Comic Con,Rick and Mortyexecutive producers Dan Harmon and Scott Marder revealed thatthe show had been renewed byAdult Swimfor seasons 11 and 12. This is in addition to the season 9 and 10 renewals that were already set. With four additional seasons set to premiere after the upcoming season 8, this means that the animated show will run until at least 2029. Read a statement on the renewal from Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen, Harmon, and Marder below:
Michael Ouweleen:From Season One, Rick and Morty set a new standard in adult animation and has shown no signs of stopping. Dan, Scott and the rest of the immensely talented team behind Rick and Morty are constantly outdoing themselves and I’ll be joining the millions of fans around the world in looking forward to more adventures in the years to come.Dan Harmon:Nobody wants a universe without Rick and Morty. Fortunately, the list of places to go remains infinite.Scott Marder:I couldn’t be prouder to have taken this baton pass of a lifetime during Rick and Morty’s fourth season and get us to Season 10.Getting to go beyond that now is such a gift I can’t wait to give our fans. Rick and Morty – a hundred years – forever!
At the panel,a sneak peek at an animatic from an upcoming season 8 episodewas also revealed, which can be seen below:
What This Means For Rick And Morty
The Adult Swim Show Will Hit Several Major Milestones
In terms of number of seasons, this renewal has already guaranteed thatRick and Mortywill race up the chart of the longest-running American animated shows of all time. While there are other ongoing shows that will keep producing new seasons in the meantime, it will outrun shows includingAdventure Time,Regular Show,Beavis and Butt-Head, andRugratsto become roughlythe 15th longest-running animated show and the 11th longest-running adult animated show in American history. Below, see every U.S. animated show with more than 12 seasons, as well as every ongoing show with eight seasons or more:
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This massive renewal also proves that the show has survived the absence ofco-creator Justin Roiland, who was fired from the show in the wake of allegations of domestic abuse. Roiland also voiced both Rick and Morty and was replaced by Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden respectively in season 7. While this move surrounded the new season in controversy,its viewership was clearly strong enough to earn Adult Swim’s faiththat the show will continue to be a success through the end of the decade.
Our Take On The Rick And Morty Renewal
This Long-Term Commitment Proves The Show’s Popularity
It seems slightly premature to promise five additional seasons afterRick and Mortyseason 7, committing to another half-decade of the show’s run. However, this move cements the fact thatthe show is one of the defining adult animated series of the new era. Its extended run, and potential future longevity, will allow it to stand more clearly alongside iconic shows such asThe SimpsonsandFamily Guy, better highlighting its prominent place in the animation ecosystem.
Rick and Morty
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Rick and Morty is an animated science fiction series that follows the eccentric scientist Rick Sanchez and his impressionable grandson Morty Smith as they embark on perilous adventures across space and alternate dimensions. The show explores the impact of these exploits on Morty’s tumultuous family life and personal challenges.
