The Simpsons predicted it (again): Bart's movie sequel chalkboard gag comes true thanks to a 2027 release date

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The Simpsons' crystal ball is still working

Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Bart Simpson in The Simpsons season 36
(Image credit: Fox)

The Simpsons has a long, long history of outlandish predictions that end up coming true. Everything from Super Bowl winners to Donald Trump's presidency and even Cypress Hill performing with the London Symphony Orchestra have all been part of Springfield's lore long before they happened in real life.

Now, though, The Simpsons has cheekily made one of its own predictions come true – but only by a few days. Nostradamus, eat your heart out.

The Simpsons Movie sequel will release on July 23, 2027, four days shy of a full 20 years since the release of The Simpsons movie. It's even closer if you take the UK release into account – just two days.

Despite the movie sequel, The Simpsons isn't slowing down on television anytime soon. The Simpsons season 37 (!) is currently airing, with a recent order taking the long-running animation series up to its 40th season and beyond its 800th episode. Who knows what they'll predict next?

For more, check out our guide to new TV shows. Then dive into our cromulent ranking of the best Simpsons episodes ever.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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