# President Curtis spin-off launches on HBO Max

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rick-and-morty-season-9-announced-and-launched
> Updated: 2026-09-07T02:08:09.000Z. Sources: 70. Developments: 26.

The animated series ‘Rick and Morty’ completed its ninth season on July 26, 2026, with the episode ‘Field of Dreams.’ Throughout the season, creators Dan Harmon and Scott Marder explored themes such as Rick’s substance abuse and introduced a live-action musical feature film in development, directed by Jacob Hair. The season also featured the return of the antagonist Evil Morty, who was ultimately apprehended by the Time Cops.

Following the season finale, the spin-off ‘President Curtis’ premiered on Adult Swim on July 26, 2026, and debuted on HBO Max on July 27, 2026. Created by Dan Harmon and James Siciliano, the series follows President Andre Curtis (voiced by Keith David) and his staff, including Agents Banks (Stephanie Beatriz) and O’Doyle (Jim Rash), as they navigate interdimensional diplomacy and paranormal threats. The spin-off was renewed for a second season prior to its premiere, with the second season expected in 2027.

As of late August 2026, the series continues its weekly release schedule on Adult Swim, with episodes becoming available on HBO Max the following day. Following the August 16 episode ‘Purchase,’ the fifth episode, ‘David,’ aired on August 23, focusing on the fictional U.S. leader facing challenges at Camp David. The sixth episode, ‘Hollow,’ follows the main characters to Hollow Earth during an energy crisis. The seventh episode, titled ‘Ghosts,’ is scheduled to premiere on September 6, 2026.

## Claims

- President Curtis premiered on Sunday 26 July 2026 on Adult Swim. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The series stars Keith David as President Andre Curtis. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- President Curtis is an animated spin‑off series from Rick and Morty created by Dan Harmon and James Siciliano. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Stephanie Beatriz voices Banks and Jim Rash voices Special Agent O'Doyle in President Curtis. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- President Curtis was created by Dan Harmon and James Siciliano. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Season 1 of President Curtis consists of ten episodes and was renewed for a second season before the first aired, with season 2 expected in 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The premiere of President Curtis can be watched for free via trial subscriptions on DIRECTV or Sling. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- President Curtis follows the titular president dealing with interdimensional crises that Rick Sanchez ignores. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- President Curtis is a spin‑off set in the Rick and Morty universe. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The series was created by Dan Harmon and James Siciliano. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Keith David voices President Curtis. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The show aims to provide escapism and absurd political commentary. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: President Curtis animated series continues first season

Adult Swim’s ‘President Curtis’ continues its first season with episode 7, ‘Ghosts’, and the upcoming episode 8, ‘Knox’, scheduled for release on September 13, 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-curtis-animated-series-continues-first-season

### 2026-08-31: President Curtis episode seven set to premiere on Adult Swim

Adult Swim’s animated series ‘President Curtis’ will air its seventh episode, ‘Ghosts,’ on September 6, 2026, following the recent sixth episode centered on an energy crisis in Hollow Earth.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-curtis-episode-seven-set-to-premiere-on-adult-swim

### 2026-08-22: Adult Swim expands animation lineup with President Curtis and new series

Adult Swim is expanding its animation lineup with new episodes of ‘President Curtis’ and upcoming premieres for ‘Common Side Effects’ and ‘Get Jiro!’ at New York Comic Con.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adult-swim-expands-animation-lineup-with-president-curtis-and-new-series

### 2026-08-16: President Curtis spinoff release schedule and episode details

The Rick and Morty spinoff ‘President Curtis’ continues its weekly run on Adult Swim, with episode 5, titled ‘David’, scheduled to premiere on August 23, 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-curtis-spinoff-release-schedule-and-episode-details

### 2026-08-09: President Curtis animated spinoff continues weekly release

Adult Swim's 'President Curtis' spinoff of 'Rick and Morty' continues its weekly run, with episode 4, titled “Purchase,” set to premiere on August 16.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-curtis-animated-spinoff-continues-weekly-release

### 2026-07-29: Rick and Morty spin‑off 'President Curtis' launches on HBO Max

The Rick and Morty spin‑off 'President Curtis' debuted on HBO Max on July 27, with weekly episodes, while the original series stays on Max/Hulu, not Disney+.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-not-on-disney-new-spinoff-president-curtis-launches-on-hbo-max

### 2026-07-27: President Curtis spin‑off debuts on HBO Max

Dan Harmon and James Siciliano’s new HBO Max spin‑off “President Curtis” premiered, starring Keith David as the fictional president and Jim Rash as an agent, with a second season ordered at Comic‑Con.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-franchise-launches-president-curtis-spinoff-as-season-9-ends-on-a-dark-note

### 2026-07-25: President Curtis spin‑off debuts Sunday on Adult Swim

The Rick and Morty spin‑off 'President Curtis' premiered Sunday 26 July 2026 on Adult Swim, starring Keith David as President Andre Curtis with Stephanie Beatriz and Jim Rash as his staff; stream free via DIR​E

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-finale-airs-july-26-2026

### 2026-07-18: Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 9 Airs Sunday with Free Streaming Options

Rick and Morty season 9’s episode “Salute Your Morts” will air Sunday July 19, 2026 at 11 p.m. ET on Adult Swim, with free‑trial streaming via Sling TV or DIRECTV and localized times across Central America.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episode-9-airs-sunday-with-free-streaming-options

### 2026-07-15: Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 9 Debuts July 19, Episode 3 Review Praises Martial Arts Action

Season 9’s episode 9 airs July 19 on Adult Swim; episode 3 review highlights its martial‑arts plot, Rick’s stubbornness, and a touching Morty moment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episode-9-debuts-july-19-episode-3-review-praises-martial-arts-action

### 2026-07-13: Rick and Morty releases new Season 9 episodes and Season 4 DVD

Season 9 episodes 6‑8 of Rick and Morty aired in July 2026, and Season 4 was issued on DVD/Blu‑ray on 22 Sept 2020 with price details and bonus features.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-releases-new-season-9-episodes-and-season-4-dvd

### 2026-07-09: Rick and Morty season 9 episode 8 premieres Sunday July 12 on Adult Swim

Rick and Morty season 9 episode 8, “Rickuiem Mort a Dream,” airs Sunday July 12, 2026 at 11 p.m. ET on Adult Swim, with regional times across the Americas and several free‑trial streaming options.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-ninth-season-episode-premieres-july-13-as-fans-discuss-spinoff-options

### 2026-07-05: Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode ‘Mortgully’ Available Free via Streaming Services

The new 'Rick and Morty' Season 9 episode “Mortgully: The Last Rickforest” airs Sunday July 5 on Adult Swim; it can be watched free via a DIRECTV 5‑day trial or paid passes on Sling, with later on‑demand on HBO

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episode-mortgully-available-free-via-streaming-services

### 2026-06-28: Rick and Morty season 9 airs new episodes weekly on Adult Swim

Rick and Morty season 9 episode 6 aired June 28, 2026; episode 7 follows on July 5, 2026, both on Adult Swim with next‑day HBO Max streaming.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episodes-air-weekly-on-adult-swim-in-junejuly-2026

### 2026-06-25: Adult Swim Announces 'President Curtis' Spin‑off in Rick and Morty Universe

Adult Swim unveiled the “President Curtis” spin‑off of Rick and Morty at Annecy, starring Keith David as the U.S. president. It premieres July 26 and will stream weekly on HBO Max.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adult-swim-announces-president-curtis-spinoff-in-rick-and-morty-universe

### 2026-06-24: Adult Swim Announces Rick and Morty Spinoff “President Curtis” to Premiere July 26

Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty spinoff “President Curtis,” starring Keith David, premieres July 26 on TV and streams on HBO Max July 27.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adult-swim-announces-rick-and-morty-spinoff-president-curtis-to-premiere-july-26

### 2026-06-19: Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 5 premieres on HBO Max

Rick and Morty season 9’s episode 5 streams on HBO Max from 00:01 Brasília time on 22 June, as part of the series’ weekly release schedule.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episode-5-premieres-on-hbo-max

### 2026-06-15: Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 4 Highlights Rick’s Alcohol Abuse

Season 9’s episode 4 of Rick and Morty spotlights Rick’s alcoholism, featuring a safety‑bot named Reese, and includes creators’ comments linking the storyline to broader substance‑abuse themes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episode-4-highlights-ricks-alcohol-abuse

### 2026-06-13: Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 4 Release Date Set for June 14, 2026

Rick and Morty's S9 E4, “A Ricker Runs Through It,” premieres June 14, 2026 on Adult Swim (US 11 PM ET) and rolls out internationally the next day via HBO Max and local broadcasters.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episode-4-release-date-set-for-june-14-2026

### 2026-06-06: Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 3 premieres on HBO Max

Episode 3 of Rick and Morty’s ninth season, “Rick Fu Hustle,” premiered on HBO Max on 8 June, featuring a deadly kung‑fu master and a backward‑walking survival gag.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episode-3-premieres-on-hbo-max

### 2026-05-30: Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 2 Release Schedule Announced

Season 9 episode 2 of “Rick and Morty” airs 31 May 2026 in the US on Adult Swim; streaming on HBO Max/Hulu follows 15 June, while UK viewers see it 1 June on NOW and HBO Max.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-episode-2-release-schedule-announced

### 2026-05-25: Rick and Morty Season 9 Premieres on HBO Max with New Teaser and Film Plans

Rick and Morty Season 9 launched on HBO Max on May 25, featuring an Evil Morty teaser; creators confirm renewal through season 12 and a live‑action musical film in development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-premieres-on-hbo-max-with-new-teaser-and-film-plans

### 2026-05-25: Evil Morty Returns in Rick & Morty Season 9, Faces Omega Device and Time‑Cops Capture

Rick & Morty’s season 9 premiere sees Evil Morty return, blackmailing Rick with the Omega Device to fight The Collective; Rick destroys the device and Evil Morty is captured by Time Cops.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/evil-morty-returns-in-rick-morty-season-9-faces-omega-device-and-timecops-capture

### 2026-05-20: Rick and Morty film officially confirmed with Jacob Hair directing

Rick and Morty movie confirmed; Jacob Hair set to direct after Warner Bros. approval.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-film-officially-confirmed-with-jacob-hair-directing

### 2026-05-17: Rick and Morty launches season nine on Adult Swim

Rick and Morty season nine premieres on Adult Swim with ten episodes, seen as a stronger return after a low‑viewed season eight.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-launches-season-nine-on-adult-swim

### 2026-05-12: Rick and Morty season 9 trailer drops, series premieres May 25 on HBO Max

HBO Max unveiled the subtitled trailer for Rick and Morty's ninth season, set to debut on May 25 worldwide.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rick-and-morty-season-9-trailer-drops-series-premieres-may-25-on-hbo-max

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