THE Simpsons are heading back to the big screen nearly two decades after their first movie hit cinemas.
A brand-new film based on the long-running Fox animated series is scheduled to be released in July 2027.
It will be the first Simpsons feature since the 2007 movie, which came after more than 400 episodes of the series.
The news was confirmed by 20th Century Studios on Instagram, with a picture of Homer Simpson clutching a pink sprinkle donut in the shape of the number 2.
The caption teased: “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”
The 2007 movie received mixed reviews from critics but was embraced by fans, who had followed the show for more than 20 years by that point.
Speaking to Variety earlier this year, showrunner Matt Selman credited streaming platforms with keeping the series alive for new generations.
He said: “The streaming platforms have helped the series remain popular.
“Now instead of the kids watching it on local TV in the afternoon, they can just watch it all, all the time, all day, all forever.”
No details of the new film’s plot have been revealed, but excitement is already building as Springfield prepares for its return to cinemas in 2027.
Fans quickly reacted to the announcement on Twitter/X, as one user wrote: “Bart kept his promise… The new ‘SIMPSONS’ movie is slated for July 23, 2027, filling the date vacated by a Marvel Studios movie.
“The second Simpsons movie is Disney’s second animated feature aimed at older audiences.”
Another fan pointed out the timing of the release, referencing Bart’s classic chalkboard gag: “They kept their promise and did not wait 20 years to make a sequel. They took 19 years and 363 days.”