The Walking Dead Season 9- All You Need To Know

THE WALKING DEAD season 9 has been confirmed by US network AMC with a new showrunner leading the programme. But when does the new series start? Here are all the latest updates on the zombie drama including cast, episodes, trailer and more.

The Walking Dead season nine will be premiering in America on AMC on Sunday, October 7.

FOX UK will be making the episode available the following day (Monday, October 8) at 9pm.

Season nine episodes will be out on a weekly basis.

AMC and FOX have released the first five minutes of The Walking Dead season 9 opener for fans to watch.

The season nine premiere date was revealed at San Diego Comic-Con.

The first trailer dropped for eager fans which seemed to reveal how Rick Grimes would be making his exit.

There was also a panel about the forthcoming run during which Andrew Lincoln's exit was discussed and hints that it would lead to a focus on the core cast.

Lincoln also shared the real reason behind Rick's exit from the zombie drama at the annual convention.

Despite news of his departure, it seems fans want him to stay and a new theory has emerged about Rick's survival.

There have also been theories that Rick could turn up in prequel series Fear The Walking Dead.

Filming on season nine is taking place in Atlanta, Georgia on the first eight episodes.