Al Jean to Step Down as The Simpsons Showrunner After Nov. 2 as Matt Selman Becomes Sole Showrunner

Jean says he will keep working on the series in a writer-producer capacity.

Overview

Jean announced on X that the Nov. 2 episode will be his last as showrunner "for now."
Industry reporting indicates Matt Selman will assume sole showrunner duties going forward.
Jean has led the writers since Season 13 in 2001 and previously co-ran Seasons 3 and 4 after joining as an early writer.
The series remains on track with renewals through at least Season 40 at Fox.
20th Century Studios has set The Simpsons Movie 2 for theatrical release on July 23, 2027.