Overview
- Disney+ officially announced on May 28 that it will release three exclusive Simpsons episodes this summer: the double-episode Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition on June 17, Simpsley on July 3, and Yellow Mirror on August 26.
- Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition is a double feature that includes guest actor Betty Gilpin and musical appearances by Laufey and Tegan and Sara, Simpsley is a noir‑style story set in Italy, and Yellow Mirror is a Black Mirror parody about faulty tech and Maggie.
- All three installments will stream only on Disney+ instead of first airing on Fox, extending a pattern that moved earlier specials such as O C’Mon All Ye Faithful, The Past and the Furious, and Yellow Planet to the platform.
- The Simpsons remains an active production: the show recently passed its 800th episode, Season 38 is expected in the fall, and the series has renewal commitments reported through the 2028–29 season.
- The exclusivity helps Disney+ build a unique catalog and keep viewers engaged between seasons, but outlets note it may frustrate fans who do not subscribe and could shape how future Simpsons episodes are distributed.