The film will be released in 2027, 20 years after the first, which was based on the much-loved cartoon series

A sequel to The Simpsons Movie has been announced, nearly two decades after the first film based on the long-running cartoon series was released.

The sequel film was confirmed on Monday by 20th Century Studios, with a release date set for 23 July 2027.

The film poster was shared on Instagram with a picture of a doughnut being grabbed and a tagline that read: “Homer’s coming back for seconds.”

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