Overview

• 20th Century Studios announced the theatrical release on Instagram, sharing a poster of Homer reaching for a donut with “2” sprinkles and the tagline “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”
• The July 23, 2027 date had been reserved for a Marvel title that has now been removed from Disney’s schedule.
• With the shift, there is no MCU film between Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026 and Avengers: Secret Wars on December 17, 2027.
• Warner Bros.’ animated musical Bad Fairies is currently scheduled for the same weekend, setting up direct box-office competition.
• No title, story, creative team, or cast have been confirmed; the first film earned about $536 million worldwide, and the TV series is renewed through season 40.