Fans of *The Simpsons* are in for a treat! A sequel to *The Simpsons Movie* is coming in 2027 – 20 years after the original – and it’s coinciding with the release of a *Minecraft* movie. Interestingly, the show predicted this crossover years ago! This double feature is set to be a huge event for fans who have been eagerly awaiting a new *Simpsons* film.
This week, it was revealed that the next *Minecraft* movie will be released on July 23rd, 2027 – the same day as the sequel to *The Simpsons Movie*. While this could lead to competition at the box office, it’s more likely the films will benefit from a fun collaboration, potentially becoming a combined “Simcraft” event for fans over the weekend. Interestingly, the creators of *The Simpsons* anticipated this possibility.
The Simpsons Had Its Own Minecraft Parody Over 10 Years Ago
Back in 2014, when *Minecraft* was becoming incredibly popular, *The Simpsons* parodied the game with a special opening sequence. In the Season 25 episode “Luca$”, the show’s iconic couch gag, dubbed “Simcraft,” transformed the familiar scene into a blocky, *Minecraftstyle world. The Simpson family walked through a *Minecraft* version of their town before settling on the couch, only to be hilariously blown up by Moe, who appeared as a Creeper.
Since its initial nod to Minecraft with a memorable couch gag, *The Simpsons* has only made a few minor references to the game – like subtle art details or a brief mention of a game called “Tunnelcraft” in Season 29. However, after such a successful crossover, it didn’t need to highlight Minecraft again. Interestingly, *Minecraft* fans got a *Simpsons* pack of character skins in 2015. Now, both franchises are competing for box office success this weekend.
What to Know for The Simpsons Movie 2
Fans are already playfully calling the upcoming movies “Simcraft” or “Simpscraft,” and July 2027 is shaping up to be a big month for movie theaters. Unfortunately, details about the new *Simpsons Movie* sequel are still scarce, including information about who’s working on it. This film could either conclude a long-running chapter of the series, or launch it in a completely new direction for the future.
I’m really fascinated by the upcoming weekend’s releases! We’ve got the *Minecraft Movie* sequel, which has been a *long* time coming – like, 20 years in the making! It’s launching alongside a new animated series, which is cool. But it’s also trying to recapture the magic of the first movie’s huge viral success, and that’s always a tough challenge. It’s going to be interesting to see if the long development and the series help it, or if it struggles to live up to the original. I’m definitely curious to see which one performs better!
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