'The Simpsons Movie 2' delayed to September 2027
What's the story
The release of The Simpsons Movie 2 has been postponed from July 23, 2027, to Labor Day Weekend on September 3. The news was announced on X (formerly Twitter) with a humorous image of Homer Simpson and the caption, "An all-new movie from The Simpsons, now coming to theaters Labor D'OH Weekend, 2027!"
Schedule change
'The Simpsons Movie 2' replaced untitled Marvel project
Variety reported that The Simpsons Movie 2 took the place of an unnamed Marvel project on Disney's movie schedule. However, details of the sequel remain under tight wraps. The Simpsons Movie 2 will be released a year before the premiere of The Simpsons's 40th season in 2028.
Twitter Post
See the announcement here
An all-new movie from The Simpsons, now coming to theaters Labor D'OH Weekend, 2027! pic.twitter.com/dfSb0D90rl
— The Simpsons (@TheSimpsons) December 5, 2025
First film
'The Simpsons Movie' was a commercial and critical success
The Simpsons Movie, released in 2007, was a huge hit both commercially and critically. It grossed over $536 million worldwide at the box office, according to Box Office Mojo and has an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie followed Homer as he accidentally polluted Springfield's water supply, leading to a national emergency where the entire city was quarantined under a giant glass dome.