Hold onto your portal guns: Rick and Morty is officially heading to the big screen. Warner Bros. is in early development on a feature film based on the cult-favourite Adult Swim animated series, with filmmaker Jacob Hair in talks to direct.
The internet is already buzzing about the prospect of seeing the dysfunctional duo Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith tackle a cinematic adventure. While plot details remain locked down, co-creator Dan Harmon has previously teased that the franchise has big plans in store—describing the movie concept as "a super badass" take on the show's signature chaos.
This move expands the beloved show, which has spent years building a devoted fanbase with its offbeat humour, mind-bending sci-fi concepts, and endlessly quotable moments. A feature film could give the franchise the budget and runtime to pursue the kind of sprawling, high-stakes storytelling that has made the series a phenomenon.
Jacob Hair brings serious credentials to the director's chair. He is already a veteran of the Rick and Morty universe. With Harmon still steering the creative direction as co-creator, insiders suggest the film could capture the show's anarchic energy while expanding its scope beyond television.
The timing is practical: as streaming wars heat up and studios hunt for proven IP to turn into tentpole releases, Rick and Morty's passionate fanbase and cultural cache make it a natural fit for theatrical release. Fans have been clamoring for more of the show's chaotic adventures, and now they are about to get them—big screen and all.
Plot specifics remain under wraps for now, but expect the dimension-hopping, family dysfunction, and sci-fi insanity the series has become known for. Development is still in its early stages, so this portal is not opening just yet—but the countdown has begun.
