Summary
AsSuperman’s release date approaches fast,Rick and Mortyseason 8, episode 7featured afun parody of directors James Gunn and Zach Snyder.
Gunn’sSupermanhas been highly anticipated since its announcement in January 2023, and fans have been eager to find out as much as they can about it. Whilethe runtime might be shorterthan audiences were expecting, it will be interesting to see what parts of the beloved superhero’s history are part of the story, especially sinceGunn has commented on what superhero scenesshould be featured in a new film. Now, beforeSupermanis released in theaters on July 11th, 2025,Rick and Mortyfans can check out the latest episode, which features a hilarious and clever parody of popular movie franchises andspotlights a particularly creative invention from Rick Sanchez.
Zack Snyder And James Gunn Parodied Themselves On Rick And Morty Season 8, Episode 7
Rick and Mortyseason 8, episode 7, “Ricker Than Fiction,” focuses on the movie franchise that the two main characters are big fans of calledMaximum Velocitree. They want to write a new script for it as they’re not thrilled with it, which is a great way for the show to reference the many opinions that fans have about beloved franchises.They talk to the franchise director James Gunn, who doesn’t give them the answer they want, and then joke around with Zach Snyder. They take Rick’s fascinating invention called the Movie-lizer and come up with an ending that they like more. Although “Ricker Than Fiction” is one ofthe most hilariousRick and Mortyepisodesbecause it has so much pop culture relevance, the ending takes a dark turn.
Scott Marder, an executive producer onRick and Morty, shared withVarietythatone morning, Gunn wrapped upSuperman’s principal production, then recorded hisRick and Mortylines. Marder noted that although the two filmmakers took a photo and posted it on social media, fans didn’t guess that this storyline is why they were together. Snyder also told Marder, “I’ll do anything for the show. Throw me a tag,' so it’s possible that fans could see him again in a future episode.
Since Snyder and Gunn enjoyRick and Morty, “they laughed at anything we threw at them,” according to Marder. The executive producer also called them “good sports.” Marder explained why fans would enjoy the episode:
“I feel like they’re always hungry for classic ‘Rick and Morty’ episodes, ones that feel like a fun plug-and-play, episode-of-the-week. This one feels like it checks that box in a big way, but then has fun surprises.”
As audiences are justdays away from seeing Gunn’s take onSuperman,Gunn and Snyder’sRick and Mortyepisode came out at just the right time. After the new movie featuring the Man of Steel, fans can look forward to movies about Wonder Woman, Batman, and the upcomingSupergirl. While audiences eagerly await Gunn’s version, Snyder has directed several superhero movies, including 2013’sMan of Steel,2016’sBatman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice, and 2017’sJustice League.
Rick and Mortyseason 8, which will have 10 episodes, is currently airing on Adult Swim on Sunday evenings. So far this season,Space Beth (Sarah Chalke) has appeared in a few episodes, which has been fun. The latest season is shining a spotlight on every main character and making sure they get enough screentime. Summer Smith (Spencer Grammer) was the focal point ofthe season 8 premiere, andepisode 4 featured a Jerry Smith (Chris Parnell) storyline. While it can be challenging to balance so many character arcs,Rick and Mortyseason 8 has made fans happy. Overall, it’s been a fun, silly, smart, and intriguing season. Since there is so much attention on Gunn’sSuperman, it was clever of the show to comment on it.
Supermanstars David Corenswet in the main role and also features Rachel Brosnahan as reporter Lois Lane. Other cast members includeThe Rookiestar Nathan Fillionas Green Lantern/Guy Gardner and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luther.
