After years of speculation and decades of laughs, The Simpsons are officially returning to cinemas.
Twentieth Century Studios confirmed that the long-awaited sequel movie will hit theaters on July 23, 2027—exactly 20 years after the first Simpsons movie debuted in 2007.
The announcement immediately sent fans into a frenzy, blending excitement, nostalgia, and a little bit of apprehension.
A social media post from the studio featured a classic image of Homer clenching a pink-glazed donut, sprinkled with a playful twist, alongside the declaration: “Woohoo! The Simpsons are coming to theaters with an all-new movie on July 23, 2027!”
Fans Celebrate and Speculate
Reaction online was immediate. Fans flooded X (formerly Twitter) with enthusiasm:
“Whoohoo! I’m incredibly excited—this is one of my most anticipated movies! I grew up with the show and the original movie, I’m so stoked!” one tweeted.
Others noted the long gap between films: “It only took 20 years, great job,” while some let their excitement take over entirely: “I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW AAAAAAAH!!!”
A few fans couldn’t resist injecting humor: “Just fell to my knees in the Kwik-E-Mart,” one joked.
But not all reactions were purely celebratory. Some worried that the new movie could signal the beginning of the end for the iconic series:
“They said in 2007 that they would only do another film to end the series,” one noted.
“This has gotta be the end of The Simpsons,” another predicted.
“Close the series strong with it?” a third questioned.
A Look Back at the First Film
The original Simpsons Movie, released in July 2007, earned more than $536 million worldwide.
Fans will remember the iconic performances of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, and Hank Azaria, along with the memorable scene where Maggie’s first word teased a sequel: “sequel?”
The TV show itself began in 1989 and is currently airing its 37th series.
Co-created by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Sam Simon, the show follows Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie as they navigate life in Springfield with humor, heart, and satirical charm.
Changes Behind the Scenes
The series has seen some shifts in recent years. In 2024, Pamela Hayden, the voice behind Milhouse Van Houten, retired after 35 years with the show.
Hayden contributed to 695 episodes, multiple video games, and the original 2007 movie. She shared with Variety:
“It was a tough decision, but I feel like it was the right one.
How many actors can say they’ve worked on a show for 35 years straight? That alone is amazing.”
Hayden’s role was taken over by Kelly Macleod, lead singer of the female-fronted rock band Private Life, marking a new chapter for the show’s voice cast.
What Comes Next
Details about the new film remain scarce. Twentieth Century Studios has yet to reveal plot points, additional cast, or creative direction.
Fans are left to imagine what antics await in Springfield and how the Simpsons will tackle a story that bridges nostalgia with fresh adventures.
What is certain, however, is that the world of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie is gearing up to entertain a whole new generation of fans—and to remind long-time viewers why Springfield has become such an enduring part of pop culture.