A sequel to “The Simpsons Movie” had been given a July 23, 2027 release date by 20th Century, but it’s been delayed to September 3, 2027. Why? Not sure. A summer slot would have been better suited.
MORE: It can be revealed that the title for the sequel will be “The New Simpsons Movie.” OK. The poster was unveiled at D23, with Homer standing next to a bush, which seems to lean hard into the viral meme.
Back in 2007, “The Simpsons Movie” was a massive success, grossing $536M worldwide and earning strong reviews. James L. Brooks and Matt Groening resisted sequel talk for years, but it’s now finally happening.
As for the legacy, “The Simpsons” was once the defining example of postmodern entertainment: a pop-culture pastiche, a sharp satire of the American family, and one of the most brilliant comedies of the ’90s. While the series has long outstayed its welcome — its 38th season will premiere soon on Fox — the run from seasons 1 through 8 remains untouchable, widely considered the “classic era.”
The drop in quality on “The Simpsons” after its first 7–8 seasons is largely tied to the departure of its original writers and showrunners. The early years balanced sharp satire, emotional depth, and clever storytelling, but later seasons, with new writers, leaned more on gags, celebrity cameos, and exaggerated characters.
“The Simpsons Movie” succeeded largely because it reunited many of the writers from that golden age. If the sequel follows the same path, there’s every reason to think lightning could strike twice.
An official list of writers for “The New Simpsons Movie” has yet to be divulged by 20th Century Studios or Disney. Can we please get Conan back for this one? While we’re at it, John Swartzwelder, George Meyer, Jon Vitti, Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, and David Mirkin.
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