Co-showrunner Al Jean is hopeful for The Simpsons Movie 2, despite no formal talks or script development yet. The biggest hurdle for Jean and the team is the current state of the animated genre in theaters, though notes Inside Out 2's potential success could lead to talks between him and Disney for the sequel. Jean emphasizes the importance of animation returning to theaters fully before considering new movie releases.

After 17 years of leaving audiences waiting for a sequel, co-showrunner Al Jean has a hopeful update on The Simpsons Movie 2. The long-running Fox sitcom first made its way to the big screen in 2007 as the town of Springfield found itself quarantined and set for destruction by the Environmental Protection Agency after Homer pollutes their local lake. Helmed by show vet David Silverman, The Simpsons Movie was a smash hit on release, grossing over $536.4 million worldwide and garnering widespread acclaim from critics,...