Based on the long-running animated sitcom The Simpsons, which follows the lives of Homer, Marge and their three children, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, a yet untitled sequel is scheduled for release on 23 July 2027.
The original film, released in 2007, told the story of Homer accidentally polluting Springfield’s water supply, leading to the city being sealed beneath a giant glass dome as he tried to save both his family and his community.
A poster for the upcoming film, shared on social media, shows a doughnut being grabbed with the tagline: “Homer’s coming back for seconds.” Fans reacted with excitement, many playfully parodying the show’s opening sequence. One image depicted Bart Simpson writing on his classroom blackboard: “I will not wait 20 years to make another movie.”
The Simpsons first appeared in 1987 as short cartoons on The Tracey Ullman Show, before launching as its own series in 1989. Created by Matt Groening, it has now run for 37 seasons and was recently renewed through to season 40, set to air in 2028/29.
The first film, directed by David Silverman, grossed an estimated $536 million (£400m) worldwide. Rumours of a follow-up circulated for years, but confirmation has only now been given.
Showrunner Matt Selman told Variety that streaming has helped the series stay relevant with long-time viewers while drawing in a new audience. “Now, instead of the kids watching it on local TV in the afternoon, they can just watch it all, all the time, all day, all forever,” he said.