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Disney Confirms 'The Simpsons 2' Movie for 2027 Release
29 Sep
Summary
- Disney and 20th Century Studios announce 'The Simpsons 2' movie
- Release date set for July 23, 2027, replacing an untitled Marvel film
- First Simpsons movie in 2007 was a global box office hit
In a surprising move, Disney and 20th Century Studios have announced the release of 'The Simpsons 2' movie, set to hit theaters on July 23, 2027. This news comes as a pleasant surprise for fans of the iconic animated series, as the first Simpsons movie was a global box office hit back in 2007, grossing $536 million worldwide.
The sequel's announcement also means that an untitled Marvel film originally scheduled for that date has been postponed. This leaves a gap in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's release calendar, with no projects currently slated between 2026's 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 2027's 'Avengers: Secret Wars', both of which have been pushed back to December from their initial May release dates.
According to former Simpsons co-showrunner Al Jean, the decision to greenlight the sequel was likely influenced by the success of Pixar's 'Inside Out 2', which grossed over a billion dollars in 2024. Jean expressed his desire to see the animation business return to its pre-pandemic levels, stating that this would make a strong case for a theatrical release of the new Simpsons movie.
