Rick & Morty Season 8: Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know

Rick and Morty season 8 has officially been confirmed, and updates are already pouring in about the future of the popular animated series. Debuting back in 2013, the raunchy cartoon follows a nihilistic scientist named Rick Sanchez as he takes his overly anxious grandson Morty on adventures in different dimensions. Co-created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland, Rick and Morty quickly set itself apart from other adult animated shows with its heady concepts and pitch-black humor.

Despite universal acclaim across its first six seasons, Rick and Morty was nearly completely derailed when serious allegations were leveled against co-creator Justin Roiland. This prompted his firing from the series and necessitated a search for new voice actors who could step into the roles that Roiland portrayed. When season 7 began in late 2023, it was obvious that Rick and Morty was different after Roiland’s exit, but the popular sci-fi comedy lost none of its worldwide appeal. As such, Rick and Morty has not only been green-lit for season 8, but seasons 9 and 10 as well.

Rick And Morty Season 8 Latest News

The 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. The teaser is essentially one 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 then concludes with a screen featuring Christmas lights, and a title card that reminds viewers that the season begins in 2025.

Rick And Morty Season 8 Is Confirmed

Seasons 9 & 10 Are Confirmed Too

In 2018, Rick and Morty was given a 70-episode renewal order which would lock the series in for exactly 10 seasons. Despite challenges that 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 total episodes. It is unclear if the show will end after season 10, but the order means that season 8 is definitely on the way.

Rick And Morty Season 8 Cast

Expect The Main Voice Cast To Return

Though nothing has been confirmed, the cast of Rick and Morty season 8 likely won’t be much different from the cast of season 7. Newcomers, Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden will most likely reprise their roles as Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith, respectively, as they were both handpicked to replace Justin Roiland who previously voiced both characters. The show employs a wide range of voice talents from SNL alum Chris Parnell as Jerry Smith to Tom Kenny (of SpongeBob fame) who voices several characters, and they’ll also likely be back.

The cast of Rick and Morty season 8 will likely include:

Rick And Morty Season 8 Story

More Absurd Adventures In Space & Time

While 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 does offer some clues. One certain thing is that Rick and his grandson will get into a host of interdimensional trouble, with a distinctly existential edge. Season 7’s dour tone isn’t unusual for the series, which often uses humor to tell much deeper tales. Season 7 saw Rick lose his motivation for adventure which completely changes the dynamic. This could allow for a more stripped-down season 8, but predicting plot points is impossible.

Rick And Morty Season 8 Trailer

Watch The Teaser Below

With 2024 coming to a close, a teaser trailer for Rick and Morty season 8 was revealed in December that shows Rick is up to his usual tricks. Consisting of a single scene from an upcoming episode, the trailer reveals that Rick is auditioning various human and alien actors for the role of Jerry. Rick’s plans are thwarted when the rest of his family arrives and discovers he’s trying to replace Jerry, though he insists he’ll keep in touch with his potential actors.