The beloved American family, The Simpsons, have officially announced their return to the big screen with a new feature-length film.
Their previous cinematic adventure took place 18 years ago, where Homer and his family had to rescue Springfield after Homer contaminated the town’s water supply, resulting in Springfield being enclosed within a giant dome.
Appearing on television since 1989, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie have remained unchanged throughout 36 years and 37 seasons. Created by Matt Groening, the show has been extended up to its 40th season. Known for its satirical take on American life, the show often highlights the absurdities and ironies of everyday existence, while Homer navigates through life in his well-intentioned yet blundering manner.
Here’s the latest information on the much-anticipated sequel to the original movie.
Fans were greeted with a new poster featuring a donut where the sprinkles form the number 2, accompanied by the tagline: “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”
Disney has confirmed that this poster is indeed authentic.
The concept of a sequel has been under consideration since the first film’s end credits, which prompted with Maggie’s rare line: “Sequel?”
Al Jean, a writer and executive producer for The Simpsons, mentioned that plans for a sequel were delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the interruptions caused by Covid-19, the sequel is now confirmed, and a release date has been announced.
The film is tentatively scheduled for release on July 23, 2027.
This will mark 20 years since The Simpsons’ debut in theaters.
The first movie saw the family tackling a major crisis when Homer, along with his pet ‘spider-pig’, unintentionally polluted Springfield’s water, prompting the Environmental Protection Agency to seal the town under a dome.
The Simpsons were tasked with returning to save their community.
As for the sequel, while no specific details have been officially disclosed, the tagline ‘Homer’s back for seconds’ hints at a possible connection to the original plot.
Moreover, The Simpsons is renowned for its humorous commentary on current events and pop culture, though in a more subtle manner compared to shows like South Park.
The past 18 years have been anything but dull, providing ample material for the writers to draw from, including economic downturns, conflicts, climate challenges, unique political events, global health crises, and technological advancements.