Overview
- 20th Century Studios announced on social media that the sequel will open September 3, 2027, using a Homer image to reveal the change.
- The film was previously dated for July 23, 2027, marking roughly a six-week delay to the new holiday weekend slot.
- The announcement did not include a director, writers, or plot, and original voice actors are expected to reprise their roles.
- The long-running TV series remains active, renewed through Season 40 with Season 37 currently airing, providing a platform to build interest.
- The date shift factors into Disney’s 2027 lineup, after the earlier July slot had displaced an unnamed Marvel film and with other tentpoles on the calendar.