The highly anticipated premiere episode of Rick & Morty season 7 has been met with a mixed response, principally due to the introduction of new voices in the series. The show's co-creator and lead voice actor, Justin Roiland, known for voicing Rick and Morty, did not return for the new season following dismissal of prior domestic violence charges. Replacing him are actors Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden, whose identities were revealed only after the premiere.

Community reactions towards these voices have been notably diverse. Some fans have strongly criticized the new performances, with one social media user even branding them as "trash." Much of the critique was centered not on the new voices for Rick and Morty, but rather on the voice change for the beloved side character, Mr. Poopybutthole, whose voice now belongs to John Allen. Some users have denounced the new voice of the character, with one remarking it as "horrible" and "awful."

Conversely, positive opinions have also emerged. A handful of individuals express being satisfied with the newly introduced voices, with one social media user describing the voices of the titular characters as "convincing" and showing enthusiasm for the upcoming season. Additionally, guest appearances such as that of Hugh Jackman, who played himself in the premiere, have garnered affirmation from fans.

The episode, while fun, hinted at a period of adjustment as the series embarks on a season without Roiland. Still, as one Redditor points out, the series has a history of fluctuating episode quality and urges the fandom to remove their rose-tinted glasses and appreciate the new season. As it stands, the premiere episode brings to light a fresh phase in the series direction, showing promise despite the changes.