For decades, a notable theme that’s trailed Springfield’s most famous family, The Simpsons, is their remarkable knack for making seemingly prophetic predictions. Ranging from political developments to sporting events, corporate mergers to technological breakthroughs, this long-lasting animated show intends to carry on its predictive streak as it has been renewed until season forty. Recently, during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, The Simpsons’ creator Matt Groening spoke about his series’ ability to foresee future events and shared some fresh predictions about what the future may bring.
Matt Groening humorously acknowledged that some forecasts made by ‘The Simpsons’ seemed to be coming true in reality, saying “All the conspiracy theories are correct.” Although he didn’t predict these specific events within the show itself, the creator of Springfield jokingly speculated about future occurrences. For instance, he suggested that the Statue of Liberty might return to France when Americans no longer understand the concept of ‘liberty.’ He also proposed a humorous notion that electric cars could one day utilize a power source fueled by resentment towards Elon Musk. It remains to be seen if these predictions will ever materialize on screen or in reality.
Groening’s Advice For The Future
At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Matt Groening shared a blend of humor and practical tips for aspiring animators. He encouraged them not to let their mothers discard their comic book collections upon high school graduation. Instead, he urged them to complete whatever projects they were working on, as there is an abundance of unfinished animation pieces in the world. By finishing and sharing their work, they could make a mark in the industry. Given his success with shows like The Simpsons, Futurama, and Disenchantment, it’s clear that Groening has valuable insights about breaking into the animation industry.
To put it simply, the long-running animated television show “The Simpsons” has been renewed through season 40, which is expected to air between the years 2028 and 2029. Given that some significant characters have already been recast in recent times, including Milhouse, Jimbo Jones, and the Flanders boys, it’s possible that more voice changes may occur in the future. With “The Simpsons” currently being one of the longest-running shows on Earth, fans are left pondering if the series will go beyond season forty or if Springfield’s story will soon reach its conclusion.
It’s fortunate that for a while, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie won’t be the only animated family on Fox. Shows like “Family Guy”, “American Dad”, and “Bob’s Burgers” have been granted additional seasons, demonstrating that Fox continues to excel in adult animation.
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2025-06-10 17:43