diff --git a/unittests/helm/dependency-checks/major-image-bump.yaml b/unittests/helm/dependency-checks/major-image-bump.yaml
index 38af40e..f1144c2 100644
--- a/unittests/helm/dependency-checks/major-image-bump.yaml
+++ b/unittests/helm/dependency-checks/major-image-bump.yaml
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ tests:
         matchRegex:
           path: spec.template.spec.containers[0].image
           # IN CASE OF AN INTENTIONAL MAJOR BUMP, ADJUST THIS TEST
-          pattern: bitnamilegacy/valkey-cluster:8.+$
+          pattern: bitnamilegacy/valkey-cluster:(9.+$|latest)
   - it: "[valkey] ensures we detect major image version upgrades"
     template: charts/valkey/templates/primary/application.yaml
     set: