Rick and Morty is an American animated science-fiction comedy franchise, owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, whose eponymous duo consists of Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith. Rick and Morty were created by cartoonist Justin Roiland for a 2006 parody film of Back to the Future for Channel 101, a short film festival co-founded by Dan Harmon. After six years, the sketch was developed into Rick and Morty, a half-hour prime time show that was a hit for Adult Swim, receiving universal acclaim across all seasons. The popularity of Rick and Morty has made it a billion-dollar merchandising and media franchise. Alongside the original television series, the characters of the show have been featured in a variety of media, including , , and .