Rick and Morty season 6 has zapped its first full-length trailer online following this week's short teaser.

Soundtracked by Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid', the cult sci-fi sitcom's latest footage previews endless pop-culture callbacks and death-defying intergalactic shenanigans as Rick Sanchez, Morty Smith and their long-suffering family return for 11 new episodes.

Above, witness Summer admit to never seeing Die Hard before growing her own Wolverine claws; Rick use Jerry as a human shield and fights off mechanical tentacles and titular heroes wrap up by refusing to sign off with 'Wubba-lubba-dub-dub!'

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Less than two weeks ago, the show's co-creator Justin Roiland teased why season 6 improves upon season 5, which aired this time last year.

"It really rewards fans of the show that have been watching up to this point. So it's like, I think we're kind of finally back into the rhythm of Rick and Morty.

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"I think season 6 is – I didn't particularly think season 5 was bad, but season 6 is f**king amazing. It really is a f**king quality season," he said to IGN.

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Alongside loads more from the flagship title, Rick and Morty fans can look forward to an anime-style spin-off in the not-too-distant future.

"The multiverse-straddling exploits of Rick and the gang pose challenges to the family bond, but they always rise to the occasion," commented director Takashi Sano.

"It's such a life-affirming sight, and Jerry is no exception. I am honoured to have been given an opportunity to tell a new story about this amazing family. I hope you enjoy their adventures!"

Rick and Morty season 6 premieres Sunday, September 4 on Adult Swim in the US, while a UK date on E4 and All 4 is yet to be announced.

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