Rick and Mortycontinues to cement its status as one of the biggest animated shows on TV, but with the wait for season 9 officially underway, Netflix is providing an exciting alternative during the series' absence.After an almost 18-month hiatus,Rick and Mortyreturned with a bang in 2025, bouncing back to form with some fun adventures.
Alongside providing plenty of laughs and entertaining cameos,Rick and Mortyseason 8’s endingreminded audiences just how emotional the story can be. The franchise understandably isn’t to everyone’s taste, but there’s no denying that over a decade after its inception, Adult Swim’s flagship show continues to make an impression and capture a large audience.
As a result, even the strongest animated hits would struggle to compete withRick and Morty’s best episodes, but Netflix seems to be creating a worthy challenger, and with the platform’s new project just two months away, the series should fill the void for those waiting for season 9 while providing a fresh new fictional universe to get invested in.
Netflix’s Upcoming Animated Series Haunted Hotel Comes From Rick & Morty’s Creative Team
Influential Rick & Morty Creatives, Such As Dan Harmon, Will Be Involved With Netflix’s Haunted Hotel
Netflix announced in June that a new animated comedy was in the works, titledHaunted Hotel, and it has plenty ofRick and Mortycreatives helping bring it to life. Perhaps the most notable name involved in the project is Dan Harmon, co-creator ofRick and Morty, who will be an executive producer on the upcoming series.
All 10 episodes ofRick and Mortyseason 8 are available to stream on HBO Max.
Harmon’sKropopalisalready gaveRick and Mortyfansanother show to check out during its absence, butHaunted Hotelhas even more potential given the other names involved. Matt Roller, one of the leadRick and Mortywriters, created the project and will be a key figure going forward, while Erica Hayes and Steve Levy are also part of the production team.
While details about the plot remain limited, the show will involve a single mother and her two children staying in a quirky hotel, alongside the mother’s estranged brother, who happens to be a ghost.Haunted Hotelwill premiere on September 19, and with so many experienced creatives on board, the future looks promising for Netflix’s ambitious new project.
Haunted Hotel Can Give Netflix A New Rival To Rick & Morty’s Future Seasons
Rick & Morty Isn’t Going Anywhere, But The Show’s Popularity Could Help Haunted Hotel Going Forward
GivenRick and Morty’s immense popularity, it’ll be almost impossible to surpass its legacy, butHaunted Hotelcould at least give the show a rival going forward. Considering the two projects share a lot of the same minds, their humor and personality will likely be similar, butHaunted Hoteldoes have the advantage of being newer.
Assuming some ofRick and Morty’s popularity rubs off on it, there’s no reasonHaunted Hotelcan’t return for numerous seasons and give Adult Swim’s flagship series a run for its money over the coming years.
The fresh concept gives fans of adult animated projects the chance to sink their teeth into something different, and assuming some ofRick and Morty’s popularity rubs off on it, there’s no reasonHaunted Hotelcan’t return for numerous seasons and give Adult Swim’s flagship series a run for its money over the coming years.
WithRick and Mortyannouncing a President Curtis spinoffalongside the main show being renewed all the way to season 12, it’s clear the franchise isn’t going anywhere. Therefore, it needs some competition to stay sharp, andHaunted Hotelcould provide Netflix with a legitimate opponent that has all the ingredients needed to become a smash hit.
