The Simpson's Movie: what to know, release date and more

The Simpsons are heading back to the big screen nearly two decades after their first movie hit cinemas.

A brand-new film based on the long-running Fox animated series is scheduled to be released on July 2027.

It will be the first Simpsons feature since the 2007 movie, which came after more than 400 episodes of the series. The news comes as this 'Masterpiece' Disney film is guaranteed to make you cry now streaming for free.

The news was confirmed by 20th Century Studios on Instagram, with a picture of Homer Simpson clutching a pink sprinkle donut in the shape of the number 2.

The caption teased: "Homer's coming back for seconds."

Original movie divided critics but won fans

The 2007 movie received mixed reviews from critics but was embraced by fans, who had followed the show for more than 20 years by that point.

Streaming keeps series alive for new generation

Speaking to Variety earlier this year, showrunner Matt Selman credited streaming platforms with keeping the series alive for new generations.

He said: "The streaming platforms have helped the series remain popular.

"Now instead of the kids watching it on local TV in the afternoon, they can just watch it all, all the time, all day, all forever."

Fans celebrate near-miss on 20-year gap

Another fan pointed out the timing of the release, referencing Bart's classic chalkboard gag: "They kept their promise and did not wait 20 years to make a sequel. They took 19 years and 363 days."