While there was never a doubt on the "Rick and Morty" Season 3 release date from indeed happening, the frustrating thing for fans is the wait. And of course, there is that never-ending speculations about the "Rick and Morty" Season 3 premiere date which are most often than not contradictory. Here are the latest round of speculations appearing in the web.
'Rick and Morty' Season 3 Release Date Speculations
Fans better keep in mind that all are just speculations for now. Neither Adult Swim nor its creators have announced a definite "Rick and Morty" Season 3 release date at the moment.
With that out of the way, what is abundant are "Rick and Morty" Season 3 release date speculations. These estimates are based on different things, hence, it is not unusual to see that they could vary greatly.
Can Animation Team Finish For The Rumored 'Rick And Morty' Season 3 Release?
For instance, there are speculations that the "Rick and Morty" Season 3 air date could be coming by December 2016. In a previous GamenGuide article, it was reported that the animated series' third season release could be happening by December and seemed to be based on the announcement made by writers Erica Rosbe and Sarah Carbiener that they are done writing last September 2016. It would now appear then that the upcoming "Rick and Morty" Season 3 release date would hinge on the speed of the animation team in converting the script into an actual animation.
Unforeseen Incidents Could Delay 'Rick and Morty' Release Until 2017
However, there are speculations that the "Rick and Morty" Season 3 release date may not be happening this year. According to a report by ChattSportsNet, a reddit user who introduced himself as a design assistant made a claim that contrary to previous reports, only nine of the fourteen episodes next season have been written.
In addition, there are reports saying that censorship on the show could be contributory to the delayed "Rick and Morty" Season 3 release. This is believable as the show's content have always been controversial. This time though, Broadcast Standards and Practices is said to be demanding to introduce new color schemes to the animation, changing brain color from red to green for instance. Aside from the color changes, an episode in the upcoming season that deals with a sex robot could set roadblocks to the "Rick and Morty" Season 3 release.
Given these scenarios, it is speculated that the "Rick and Morty" Season 3 premiere date may not happen by December this year. Of course, these are all speculations for now. Make sure to follow GamenGuide and be updated when Adult Swim will finally issue an official statement on the matter.