Creator Resistance Stalled the Sequel for Two DecadesMatt Groening and producer James L. Brooks long resisted a Simpsons movie sequel, fearing it would dilute the TV series' fresh appeal. The original film grossed £349 million ($536 million) on a £61 million ($94 million) budget, but Brooks noted in 2007 that the intense production 'made us break down', vowing sequels only in a 'perfect world'. The Simpsons are coming to theaters with an all-new movie on July 23, 2027! The Simpsons Movie sequel, set for 23 July 2027, promises a theatrical spectacle, with 20th Century Studios confirming advanced CGI to enhance Springfield's visual flair. The film, costing an estimated £82 million ($126 million), aims to rival modern animated blockbusters.