Fans Think This Is Why The Simpsons Movie Sequel Keeps Getting Pushed Back

If you noticed The Simpsons Movie 2 quietly shuffling down the calendar, you are not the only one. The sequel just moved out of summer and into early fall, and fans immediately started playing detective about why.

The new date

20th Century Studios has delayed The Simpsons Movie 2 from July 23, 2027 to September 3, 2027. That is Labor Day weekend, which the studio is leaning into with a very on-brand gag.

The shift was made official on December 5 via the studio’s Instagram, paired with a promo image of Homer whacking himself with a flag stamped with the new date. The caption did the heavy lifting:

'An all-new movie from The Simpsons, now coming to theaters Labor D'OH Weekend, 2027!'

Why the move?

Officially, they did not say. Unofficially, the comment sections lit up with one theory: avoid a head-to-head with a Minecraft sequel pegged to the original date. Instagram replies and posts on X (yes, Twitter) largely boiled down to the same idea — there was another big movie sitting on July 23, and Disney/20th did not want a box office staredown. That is fan speculation, not confirmation, but it is the prevailing narrative right now.

What we actually know about the movie

Plot details? Still under wraps. Cast? Not announced yet, though it would be a shock if the core TV voice cast did not return.

• Old date: July 23, 2027 (summer)
• New date: September 3, 2027 (Labor Day weekend)
• Announcement: December 5 on 20th Century Studios’ Instagram, with a Homer-and-flag promo image
• Official reason for delay: none given; fan theory is it avoids a Minecraft sequel
• Cast: not confirmed; series regulars Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), Julie Kavner (Marge), and Yeardley Smith (Lisa) are expected
• Plot: TBA

Bottom line: the movie is still coming — just a few weeks later than planned — and the studio is happy to lean into the D'oh! while we wait for actual details.