The Simpsons Movie’s Going to Make You Feel Very Old With New Milestone

This year marks the 35th anniversary for “The Simpsons” TV series, which is currently airing Season 36. However, a sobering milestone approaches for “The Simpsons Movie.” As a devoted fan of “The Simpsons,” you might soon find yourself feeling a bit older because…

Not only is the show approaching its 800th episode, but the franchise has expanded with some unique specials available exclusively on Disney+. Despite this, there remains optimism among fans that a new movie might be on the horizon.

It’s been over 14 years since “The Simpsons Movie” premiered in theaters, and a fan on Reddit has sparked conversations by pointing out an interesting fact: as of March 5th, we are equally far from the movie’s premiere as the movie was from the original air date of “The Simpsons” episode on December 27th, 1989. That means it’s been a total of approximately 6,432 days between these two events. This only reinforces the idea that “The Simpsons” is indeed timeless.

As of Wednesday March 5th, we are as far away from The Simpsons Movie, as the movie was from the first episode.
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Will There Ever Be Another The Simpsons Movie?

The last scene of “The Simpsons Movie” hinted at a possible sequel, and fans have been eagerly discussing this since then. Even the creators themselves have joked about it in certain episodes and even in a “Futurama” reference. However, creating a new film for the series appears to be quite challenging for the team, given that there have been whispers of a sequel for over 6,000 days now. It’s all about finding the right balance in their workload.

Matt Selman, the showrunner of The Simpsons, has shared his thoughts on the possibility of a new film, noting that the pressure to create a film that provides both humor and emotional depth without being dull or confusing is considerably greater than with a TV show. “Writing and animating a movie that leaves audiences laughing and moved, without being boring or perplexing, carries much more weight nowadays compared to watching a TV show at home while scrolling through Instagram,” Selman explained. “Although movies require the same amount of effort as approximately three episodes, a new Simpsons movie would be nothing short of fantastic. We simply need a brilliant idea and an inexhaustible amount of time to make it exceptional.

What’s Next for The Simpsons?

As an observer, it seems the challenge of contributing to another film while maintaining the ongoing TV series may appear overwhelming, yet, remarkably, The Simpsons have been managing to explore a variety of novel concepts lately. Intriguingly, Season 36 is daringly presenting what a hypothetical final episode for The Simpsons might resemble, and beyond this, there are some unique specials exclusively available on Disney+ that push the series’ format even more towards uncharted territories.

Among these special episodes, one extended the show’s usual length for the first time in the history of “The Simpsons,” presenting a holiday-themed tale. Another episode offered a glimpse into an alternate universe where Springfield was under complete control of Mr. Burns. Though these aren’t typical of a feature film, “The Simpsons” has been crafting larger narratives than fans have witnessed in years through the TV series. So while this new development might make you feel a bit older, take comfort in knowing that “The Simpsons” continues to innovate and remain fresh.

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2025-03-06 03:40