Rick & Morty Season 9 Moves up Hulu & HBO Max Streaming Date

Rick and Mortyjust changed itsstreaming plansin a way fans did not expect. The animated series quietly moved itsHuluandHBO Maxrelease schedule ahead of its original streaming debut.

Rick & Morty Season 9 to release on Hulu and HBO Max two months early

According to Warner Bros. Discovery and the official Rick and Morty X account, season 9 begins weekly streaming on Hulu and HBO Max on June 15, 2026. The streaming release previously targeted August 31, 2026. Therefore, the platform debut moved forward by more than two months.

Furthermore, the official account posted, “Rick and Morty Season 9 streaming weekly starting 6/15 on HBO Max and Hulu.” The announcement only affects streaming services in the United States.

Meanwhile, Adult Swim still premieres new episodes earlier on television. The network schedules the season 9 debut for May 24, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET. Episodes also air at 8:00 PM PT. Additionally, digital purchases become available the following day. Weekly streaming availability starts later on June 15, 2026. Therefore, the updated announcement concerns Hulu and HBO Max only.

Rick and Morty follows scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith through alternate dimensions and dangerous adventures. Justin Roiland previously voiced Rick until season 7. Ian Cardoni later assumed the role, while Harry Belden voices Morty. The series also stars Sarah Chalke, Chris Parnell, and Spencer Grammer. Moreover, the show premiered originally on December 2, 2013, through Adult Swim.

The series remains one of Adult Swim’s most successful programs after 13 years. Seasons 3 through 6 ranked as top cable comedies across multiple seasons. Furthermore, the show earned two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program. Warner Bros. Discovery also confirmed season 9 launches globally across more than 170 countries. The season additionally streams in 42 languages worldwide.

Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen praised the creative team for continually improving the series. He also highlighted the show’s blend of science fiction, comedy, and character-driven storytelling. Adult Swim currently broadcasts programming nightly from 5:00 PM ET until 6:00 AM ET.

Originally reported by Vritti Johar onSuperHeroHype.