Rick and Morty season 8: Release date speculation, cast and latest news

Due to the WGA strike delaying things, Rick and Morty season 8 will instead air in 2025.

However, fans might need that time to recover from a very dramatic season 7, which not only served up some fresh voice acting talent in the main roles, but also featured plenty of action and cameo appearances.

Season 7 was shrouded in mystery in the run-up to its premiere, mainly on account of the fact that co-creator Justin Roiland was being replaced as the voice of both of the title characters, with Ian Cardoni as Rick and Harry Belden as Morty only revealed as the new voice artists when the premiere episode aired.

So, when can we expect season 8 to be released? Read on to find out more about the next season of Rick and Morty.

Rick and Morty season 8 release date speculation

Rick and Morty season 8 will premiere at some point in 2025.

Previously speaking to RadioTimes.com about the writing process, creator Dan Harmon revealed: "It's all been very challenging, I was certainly never gonna let the show die.

"We're writing season 9, we had way too much quality work down the pipe that I would have never let go away. Because I'm so proud of what people even get to see in season 7."

Who will return in Rick and Morty season 8?

We'd of course expect new voice actors Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden to return as Rick and Morty, as well as the rest of the main cast. As per usual, the series will likely include guest stars.

Season 7 has included the likes of Hugh Jackman and Ice-T, so we'll just have to wait and see what exciting characters could be on the horizon in season 8.

The cast members we'd expect to make a return for season 8 are as follows.

• Ian Cardoni as Rick Sanchez
• Harry Belden as Morty Smith
• Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith
• Spencer Grammer as Summer Smith
• Sarah Chalke as Beth Smith and Space Beth
• Dan Harmon as Bird Person
• Tom Kenny as Squanchy and Gene
• John Allen as Mr Poopybutthole

What could Rick and Morty season 8 be about?

With season 7 seeing Rick take on major life questions about the afterlife, killing Jerry in an experiment and being embroiled in a plot with the Pope, the chaotic series is only set to include even more adventures and characters, with exact details yet to be revealed.

However, speaking to The Verge, co-creator Dan Harmon teased that season 8 will feel distinct after the changes that the animated series has gone through. Harmon said: "Season 7 just represents one more brick in that road, and it’s season 8, which is already written, when that comes out, I think it’ll be even more so.

"It’ll feel like a return to form and kind of like a “we’re back, baby” kind of feeling, and hopefully, season 9 will be that but, you know, even more so. But it’ll be because it’s been a gradual process of just trying to get our wind in our sails again."

The official synopsis for Rick and Morty reads: "Rick is a mentally-unbalanced but scientifically gifted old man who has recently reconnected with his family. He spends most of his time involving his young grandson Morty in dangerous, outlandish adventures throughout space and alternate universes. Compounded with Morty’s already unstable family life, these events cause Morty much distress at home and school.”

Is there a trailer for Rick and Morty season 8?

Not yet! As there's yet to be any word about season 8 going into production, there is no trailer just yet.

Rick and Morty airs on E4. Seasons 1-6 are available now on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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