Topic / Subject

Keith David says Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty universe spinoff President Curtis is slated to premiere later this year, but there’s still no official date.

TL;DR

This is the strongest “it’s alive” signal in a while: President Curtis’ voice is saying “later this year.” The network hasn’t locked a public premiere day yet.

Key Details

Adult Swim previously announced/greenlit President Curtis, a Rick and Morty universe spinoff starring Keith David. In a ScreenRant interview, Keith David said the spinoff is expected to premiere later this year. The official premise describes President Curtis and his staff handling sci-fi crises Rick wouldn’t bother with. “Later this year” is not an official date announcement and could shift.

Breakdown

Fans have basically been waiting for proof this show is more than a press release. Keith David saying “later this year” is meaningful because it implies momentum and internal confidence, even if it’s not a locked calendar slot.

It also makes sense strategically. Adult Swim can drop this as a strong universe extension without overloading mainline Rick and Morty. President Curtis is already a fan-favorite character, and the premise is built for episodic chaos.

The only hitch is timing. “Later this year” can mean a lot of things in TV-land, and until Adult Swim posts a premiere date, it’s still a window, not a promise.

How Credible Is This?

Project credibility: High (Adult Swim officially announced it). Timing credibility: Medium (the “later this year” note is from an interview comment, not a network schedule post). Confidence level: High it’s in motion; Medium on the exact window holding.

Production Reality Check

Animation schedules can shift for delivery, marketing windows, and network programming needs. A public premiere date usually arrives when the network is confident it can hit broadcast/streaming delivery.

Does It Make Sense?

Yes. President Curtis gives Adult Swim a clean spinoff lane: recognizable character, built-in humor, and a premise that can stand on its own while still living in the Rick and Morty universe.

What Would Confirm It

Adult Swim officially announcing a premiere date (and a trailer with that date). A firm seasonal window (e.g., “Fall 2026”) posted through official channels.

What to Watch Next

Adult Swim’s next trailer drop and whether it includes an actual date. Any scheduling hints tied to other Adult Swim animation blocks. Whether marketing frames it as a limited event or an ongoing series push.

Sources

ScreenRant — Keith David teases President Curtis premiere “later this year” (headline may vary)

WBD Pressroom — Adult Swim Announces New Series Set in Rick and Morty Universe: President Curtis

Variety — Rick and Morty spinoff President Curtis greenlit at Adult Swim (headline may vary)

Comment

Do you want President Curtis to feel like classic Rick and Morty chaos, or should it be more “West Wing meets aliens” with a totally different tone?