The Simpsons Are Back: First Look at Movie Sequel Set for Summer 2027
After a 20-year break, the Simpson family is headed back to theaters. Disney’s 20th Century has officially announced a sequel to “The Simpsons Movie,” scheduled to hit screens on July 23, 2027.
The new film takes over a slot that was previously reserved for an untitled Marvel project, leaving a gap in the Marvel Cinematic Universe between “Avengers: Doomsday” in December 2026 and “Avengers: Secret Wars” in December 2027.
Disney and 20th Century have not revealed any details about the storyline. However, they shared a first-look poster on Instagram featuring a pink donut and the tagline, “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”
The original “Simpsons Movie” premiered in July 2007 and was a major hit, earning $536 million worldwide on a $75 million budget.
Directed by David Silverman, the film showed Springfield trapped under a giant glass dome after Homer polluted the town’s lake. Discussions about a sequel have been ongoing for years, but nothing moved forward until now.
Showrunner Matt Selman told Variety that streaming has helped keep “The Simpsons” relevant and brought in new viewers. “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,” Selman said. “Being on Disney+ has been somewhat rejuvenating for us. Not that we realized we needed rejuvenation, but we appreciate it.”
With the family’s return to the big screen, fans can expect more of the humor, heart, and cultural satire that have kept Springfield in the spotlight for over three decades.
This sequel is a smart move. It’s a chance for longtime fans to reconnect with the characters and for new audiences to experience the show in theaters. The timing also fills a gap in Disney’s schedule while offering a nostalgic boost. What do you think about The Simpsons returning to theaters? Share your thoughts in the comments.