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Nancy Cartwright, who voices Bart Simpson, says The Simpsons could end after Season 40, a timeline that aligns with Disney’s current rights arrangements; with Season 38 upcoming and a The Simpsons Movie 2 planned for 2027, the show’s future may hinge on whether Disney renews the rights or moves the franchise to Disney+, potentially keeping Springfield alive in new forms.
Nancy Cartwright, who has voiced Bart since 1987, hinted on Michael Rosenbaum’s Inside of You podcast that The Simpsons could end after its 40th season, though she’s open to continuing if producers want to keep it going. The series debuted in 1989, has completed 37 seasons and surpassed 800 episodes; Fox has four more seasons locked in, a second Simpsons movie is planned, and showrunner Matt Selman credits Disney+ with helping attract a younger generation of fans to the long-running show.
California’s expanded Film & TV Tax Credit program will grant The Simpsons Movie 2 a $21.9 million credit (35% of its qualified expenditures), as part of nearly $193 million in incentives for 38 films this year; the package marks animation’s first big share under the new rules, which doubled annual spending to $750 million, with other beneficiaries including Phineas and Ferb ($3.5 million) and a DreamWorks project ($24.7 million). The sequel is set for a July 23, 2027 release.
Fortnite's Simpsons-themed season introduces a new battle pass with 70 tiers of rewards, including five main skins (Homer, Marge, Ned Flanders, Blinky Fishstick, and Springfielder Peely), along with various accessories and styles. The pass features unique items like mundane-themed accessories and new Sidekicks, with Marge and Peels unlocked on the first page. The season also includes Simpsons characters in the item shop, such as Bart, Krusty, Moe, and Lisa in mech suits.
Fortnite's Simpsons season introduces a new, smaller Springfield-themed island with nine major locations, featuring unique gimmicks and events, offering a fresh and faster-paced gameplay experience for players.
Disney announced that a new 'Simpsons' movie is scheduled for release on July 23, 2027, marking the return of the long-running animated series to theaters, with plot details yet to be revealed.
The Simpsons movie sequel, titled 'The Simpsons 2,' is scheduled for release on July 23, 2027, marking the return of the beloved animated family after 20 years, with no confirmed plot details yet. The film will be released by Disney's 20th Century and replaces an untitled Marvel project in the studio's schedule. The original series, created by Matt Groening, is set to continue through its 40th season, and the sequel reflects the show's ongoing cultural relevance and popularity.
The Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman clarified that the show has no strict canon, explaining that Marge's death in a recent episode is not permanent and that many supposed character deaths are not considered official or impactful on the show's continuity, which is intentionally flexible and speculative.
During a Simpsons-themed Monday Night Football broadcast, Krusty the Clown humorously referred to Arizona State University as "clown college," poking fun at the school's academic reputation. Despite the joke, ASU's football team is having a successful season, having won the Big 12 Championship and securing a spot in the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, ASU coach Kenny Dillingham is encouraging players to enter the transfer portal early to maximize their opportunities, even as they prepare for the postseason.