On September 29, Disney and 20th Century confirmed that The Simpsons Movie 2 is in development, and is tentatively scheduled for a theatrical release on July 23, 2027. The release timing of The Simpsons Movie sequel may be intentional, as it would align with the 20th anniversary of the first film, and be slotted in between two Marvel Cinematic Universe entries.
Originally released in July 2007, The Simpsons Movie saw Homer Simpson face the consequences of his own actions. The film's plot centered around an incident involving Homer and a pig named Plopper, as they inadvertently contaminated Lake Springfield to such a degree that Springfield itself was placed under a giant glass dome for months. The Simpsons Movie was one of the top box office hits of 2007, grossing over $536 million on a budget of $75 million, and was praised by critics for its animation, writing, and humor. It was subsequently nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film in 2008.
20 years after The Simpsons made its silver screen debut, Disney and 20th Century announced that the long-standing TV series will get another film. As reported by Variety, The Simpsons Movie 2 is...
