The Simpsons 2 movie confirmed for 2027 theatrical release, iconic sitcom's sequel replaces marvel project — here’s what we know

Disney has announced that a new The Simpsons movie will be released in theaters on July 23, 2027. This will be the second Simpsons movie, coming 20 years after the first one hit theaters in 2007. The news was confirmed by 20th Century Studios on Instagram with an image of Homer Simpson grabbing a pink donut shaped like the number “2.” The caption said, “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”

On September 29, 20th Century Studios also posted the update on X and Instagram, writing, “Woohoo! The Simpsons are coming to theaters with an all-new movie on July 23, 2027!” The animated post showed Homer’s hand grabbing a donut decorated with the number “2” and the words: “Homer’s coming back for seconds”, as per the Parade report.

The Simpsons movie release date 2027

The new release date actually takes the place of an untitled Marvel movie that Disney had originally scheduled. That Marvel project has now been removed. On the same day, Warner Bros. announced that its animated musical Bad Fairies will also release on July 23, 2027, making it a box-office clash, as stated by The Hollywood Reporter.

The Simpsons movie sequel success

Plot details for the new Simpsons movie have not been revealed yet, other than the playful tagline. The first Simpsons Movie in 2007 was a huge success, making $74 million in its opening weekend, $183 million in the U.S., and more than $536 million worldwide. The story of that movie followed the EPA trapping Springfield inside a dome after Homer polluted the town’s water supply.

Kirk Honeycutt, a critic for The Hollywood Reporter, praised the 2007 film, saying the team “labored long and hard to make a movie that hearkens back to the vintage years of the series.” He also described it as “caustic, irreverent, constantly amusing and a tiny bit rude,” adding, “It’s almost — dare I say it — charming”, as per the report by The Hollywood Reporter.

Going on air for the first time on FOX, The Simpsons TV debuted in December 1989 and is now in its 37th season. Initially the baby of Matt Groening, the show went on to be developed by James Brooks and Sam Simons.

Dan Castellaneta as Homer, Julie Kavner as Marge, Nancy Cartwright as Bart, and Yeardley Smith as Lisa round off as the voice cast. The show holds the distinction of being the longest American prime time show ever, with over 790 episodes spanning over 36 seasons.

Over the years, The Simpsons has become famous for predicting real-life events, including:

• Donald Trump becoming president
• The correct Super Bowl winners
• A tiger attacking Siegfried and Roy
• A submersible malfunctioning underwater

FAQs

Q1. When is The Simpsons 2 movie coming out?

The Simpsons 2 movie will be released in theaters on July 23, 2027, as announced by Disney and 20th Century Studios.

Q2. What was the story of the first Simpsons movie?

The first Simpsons movie in 2007 showed Springfield trapped in a dome after Homer polluted the town’s water supply.