D'oh! Homer Simpson Delivers Bad News: The Simpsons Movie Sequel Delayed
Ay caramba! The Simpsons Movie follow-up just got caught in a release-slate shuffle, putting Springfield’s next big-screen outing on the move again.
Springfield is making us wait a little longer. The second Simpsons movie just got nudged back, but in classic Simpsons fashion, they announced it with a gag and a donut on the floor.
How they broke the news
The delay came straight from Homer himself in a social post on December 5, 2025. He waved a flag to deliver the update, immediately impaled his own foot with it, and dropped a half-eaten donut. On brand.
"An all-new movie from The Simpsons, now coming to theaters Labor D'OH Weekend, 2027!"
What actually changed
- The sequel to The Simpsons Movie is delayed by about a month and a half.
- New date: Labor Day weekend 2027. Yes, they literally called it Labor D'OH Weekend.
- This movie was only announced back in September, which was a surprise in itself.
- There are zero plot details so far.
- The first movie set a high bar: it gave us Spider-Pig and trapped Springfield inside a giant bubble.
- The show is in its 37th season now; by the time the movie hits, it will be closing in on season 40, extending its record as the longest-running scripted primetime series.
So, should we freak out?
Probably not. A six-week slip two years out is barely a wobble. Announcing it through Homer punting a flag into his own foot is the exact kind of self-own you want from this franchise. If anything, landing near the show’s 40th season feels right for a theatrical victory lap.
No story clues yet, which suggests they are keeping things locked down or they are still shaping it. Either way, if they plan to top Spider-Pig and the bubble, they know the assignment.
Look, at least we will not have to brave lousy Smarch weather to see it.