The Walking Dead is introducing plenty of changes in Season 9 – a time jump, a group of deadly new enemies, an exit for Rick Grimes, a new showrunner in Angela Kang, and even a new design for the opening credits.
While the opening titles have undergone minor tweaks over the years, this is the first time the show has completely changed the design, no longer featuring photos, but switching to full, graphic novel-style animation.
Source: IGN.com The Walking Dead is Changing Its Opening Credits in a Big Way for Season 9