Disney and 20th Century Studios have officially confirmed that a new film in The Simpsons franchise will hit theaters on July 23, 2027, marking the first big-screen installment since the 2007 original.
The announcement came via a promotional post on Instagram, showing a donut shaped in the numeral “2” being grabbed, with the tagline “Homer’s coming back for seconds.” No formal title or plot synopsis has been released yet, and production details remain under wraps.
The original The Simpsons Movie premiered in July 2007, directed by David Silverman, and grossed over US $536 million worldwide. That film framed a conflict in which Homer polluted Springfield’s water supply, triggering an environmental crisis and forcing the family to save their town. Over the years, fans and industry observers have speculated about a sequel; some development chatter had surfaced as early as 2018, but momentum only resumed recently.
This 2027 release date replaces a previously circulated Marvel project slot in Disney’s theatrical calendar, indicating a strategic repositioning of its feature slate. The timing is notable: it arrives almost exactly 20 years after the first film debuted.
Inside the TV world, The Simpsons remains a powerhouse. The show is currently in its 37th season, and has been renewed through at least Season 40 under a multi-season deal with Fox and Disney. The series holds the record as the longest-running animated and scripted primetime show in U.S. history. Key creative leadership includes co-showrunner Matt Selman, who has emphasized in media interviews the importance of grounding any feature project in character integrity and narrative freshness.
Industry watchers are especially keen to see how the sequel balances nostalgia with relevance. The original film’s success hinged on delivering spectacle, satire, and emotional stakes within the familiar world of Springfield. In the current media landscape, where streaming and franchise filmmaking dominate, Simpsons fans and casual audiences alike will likely scrutinize how the sequel defines its tone, stakes, and appeal. The decision to slot the film in summer 2027 suggests confidence from Disney in opening weekend performance, particularly given the competitive landscape of animation and tentpole releases.
Voice casting is presumed to lean on the longstanding ensemble—Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), and Yeardley Smith (Lisa)—but no casting confirmations have surfaced. Behind the scenes, animation studios, writers, and showrunner teams will face the challenge of scaling from episodic television to cinematic scope—while preserving the trademark humor and cultural commentary that The Simpsons is known for.
In the months ahead, fans and press alike will be watching for deeper announcements: a title, a teaser, creative leads, and whether the film will tie directly to the TV continuity or exist in its own narrative strand. For now, Hollywood has its date: July 23, 2027 is the day the Simpsons return to the big screen.
